John 10:10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy John 10:10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. AMPLIFIED – have and enjoy life, in abundance, to the full, till if overflows Philippians 3:12 "Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus."

Rich and Satisfied Spiritual well-being Emotional well-being Physical well-being Social well-being Financial well-being Life purpose fulfillment

Life Purpose Fulfillment Possessing the Promised Land

I. Search for Life’s Purpose Philosophy - is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language

Colossians 2:8-10 Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies From human thinking From spiritual powers of this world In Christ lives all the fullness of God You are complete through your union with Christ

Word of the Lord – February 28, 2010 Word of the Lord – February 28, 2010 You are searching for your place of significance for that which brings meaning and purpose to life. As you search, there is one place that it will be found for certain, that is in Me. As I impart My power to you, My grace to you, enabling you to do the many things… the Many things…the MANY things that I have called you to do, you will find your purpose, you will find your significance, you will find the fulfillment of life in Me, says the Lord your God.

The wisdom of the ages – 1 Corinthians 2:6-14 Speaking words of wisdom among the mature Wisdom not of this world, but the mystery of God Previously hidden – not seen, heard, or imagined what God had prepared for those who love him God revealed these things to us by His Spirit We have received the Spirit so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us Perceived by those who are spiritual

Westminster Catechism – Question 1. What is the chief end of man? Answer. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Revelation 4:11 "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."

II. Fulfillment Colossians 1:16 (MESSAGE) “For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank of angels – everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.”

Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren Worship – you were planned for God’s pleasure Fellowship – you were formed for a family Discipleship – you were created to become like Christ Ministry – you were shaped for serving God Evangelism – you were made for a mission

Fulfillment in God’s specific will for you Romans 12:2 "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."

In your days lived out – Psalm 139:13-16 Every day of my life was recorded in your book Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed

In your gifts and callings – Romans 12:6-11 God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically 1 Peter 4:10 "As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."

In employment Employment is not a curse - Genesis 2:15 "Then the LORD God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.“

Psalm 37:3-5 Take delight in the Lord He will give you your heart’s desires, planting his desires in your heart The motive to pursue his will for you

Press to possess – example Joseph

Serve faithfully where you are

III. Conclusion Colossians 1:16 (MESSAGE) “For everything, absolutely everything, … got started in him and finds its purpose in him.” (Acts 17:28) "For in him we live, and move, and have our being; ...“ In Him will be our purpose, fulfillment, and satisfaction

Reflection Time Are you interested in knowing what is written about your days in God’s book of your life? Is there any way of knowing? If so, How? How can you guard yourself from being taken captive by worldly philosophies and human thinking? Do you know your gift of grace for serving the Lord? Are you lazy with unemployed gifts or are you serving enthusiastically?

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