KNILB: Understanding purpose
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17 And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; 19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” 20 Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. 21 And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, “Is this not Joseph’s son?”
when you understand purpose people will normall look up unto you . leadership is all about understanding purpose .
Until purpose is discovered, existence has no meaning, for purpose is the source of fulfillment.The greatest tragedy in life is not death , but life without a reason . It is dangerous to be alive and not know why you were given life .
Why am I here ?
What is the reason for my existence ?
What is the meaning of my life ?
Reason for the universe , the creation and man ?.
10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, 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.
The deepest craving of the human spirit is to find a sense of significance and relevance . The search for relevance in life is the ultimate pursuit of man. a movies in pursuit of Happiness .
13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. 14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.
This passion for relevance and a sense of significance makes one race or ethnic group elevate itself above another . It also gives birth to prejudice and causes the fabrication of erroneous perceptions that result in grave injustices and the conception of abominable dreams
Remember , purpose is the only source of individual and corporate fulfillment.
Introduction.
Introduction.
“ Everyone knows what I am , but I still don’t know why I am .
For years I have been so driven by the expectations of others that I have not discovered my personal reason for being.
“ Who am I ? What does it mean to be myself ? ”
Purpose is the key to life . Without purpose , life has no meaning.
When elements of nature lose their purpose , chaos and destruction are the results . When nations , societies , communities , organizations , friendships , marriages , clubs , churches , countries or tribes lose their sense of purpose and significance , then confusion , frustration , discouragement , disillusionment and corporate suicide — whether gradual or instant — reign.
Purpose is the master of motivation and the mother of commitment It is the source of enthusiasm and the womb of perseverance . Purpose gives birth to hope and instills the passion to act.
History shows that the value of life decreases and the quality of existence diminishes when a generation loses its sense of destiny and purpose .
We preserve nature , for example , but kill babies .
We build solid houses but cannot construct lasting homes
We are smarter but not wiser , bigger but not stronger .
We go faster but get nowhere , conquer space but cannot conquer our habits , protect whales but abuse our children , go to the moon but wander far from home , and flirt with fantasy to avoid reality .
18 Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]—blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he.
Where there is no purpose , there is no self - control , no moral conviction and no ethical boundaries .
Where there is no purpose , no internal reason for living , no significance in life , the demand for discipline , commitment , self - control and respect for authority will gradually diminish until we , like Mr . Cambridge , will sit among our life - long accomplishments and cry with regret , “ Is this all there is ? ”
You must realize that your fulfillment in life is dependent on your becoming and doing what you were born to be and do.
4 I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.
41 His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; 44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” 49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” 50 But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. 51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Those who don’t know where they are going will probably end up someplace else . Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly ; I do not fight like a man beating the air.
26 I don’t know about you, but I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No sloppy living for me! 27 I’m staying alert and in top condition. I’m not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself.
Purpose define the finished LINE. the finished line. The finished line is christ.
19 Do you know how I feel right now, and will feel until Christ’s life becomes visible in your lives? Like a mother in the pain of childbirth.
christ’s life becomes visible .... The full expression of sonship in your life , career , his kingdom and the assignement that God has given u .
Understanding Purpose.
Understanding Purpose.
Until purpose is discovered , existence has no meaning , for purpose is the source of fulfillment .
Your God is very intentional ..and expect you to be .
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.
26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
Live your life to full and die empty. They are busy , active , dedicated , faithful , famous people who are accepted , respected , revered and admired . But deep inside , they are tired , frustrated , bored , disillusioned , confused , empty and depressed . Their lives are aimless . Day after day they go on smiling , pretending and living up to an identity and a reputation that is different from their true selves .
Fish illustration. The Genious is reveal when his find in his state .. what makes u fill genious
Each of us must discover this personal purpose and pursue it relentlessly , or we will fail to live a rich , whole , meaningful life.
No amount of accomplishments can replace the power and the motivation of finding your own special niche and working toward your dreams . Inner emptiness is the lot of those who lack a clarity of purpose or those who struggle to live up to someone else’s definition of success , be it that of a parent , a spouse , a boss or society in general . Reaching the top of the professional or social ladder is meaningless if it sacrifices personal gratification and well - being .
No amount of accomplishments can replace the power and the motivation of finding your own special niche and working toward your dreams .
Career success does not automatically yield the desired end of personal fulfillment , which is the only true measure of success .
Fulfilling purpose must be the primary goal of every person .
What Is Purpose ?
Purpose is … … he original intent for the creation of a thing , … the original reason for the existence of a thing , … the end for which the means exist , … the cause for the creation of a thing , … the desired result that initiates production , … the need that makes a manufacturer produce a specific product , … the destination that prompts the journey ,
… the expectation of the source , … the objective for the subject , … the aspiration for the inspiration , and … the object one wills or resolves to have .
Purpose , therefore , is the original intent in the mind of the creator that motivated him to create a particular item . It is the why that explains the reason for existence .
Every product is a child of purpose . In other words , before any product is made , there is a purpose established in the mind of the manufacturer that gives conception to the idea that becomes the substance for the design and production of the product . Thus , purpose precedes production . Every product is produced by purpose for a purpose . It
Until purpose is discovered ,
existence has no meaning .
After the purpose of the product has been determined , the second stage of production follows , which is the development of a design to produce the function that will fulfill the purpose .
The design dictates the necessary components and materials for production , which is then incorporated into the product’s specifications .
All things begin and end with purpose .
Your Purpose Is an Integral Part of You
Your existence is evidence that this generation needs something that your life contains .
Your personal fulfillment is possible only in so far as you complete your destiny . The discovery of your personal purpose and its relationship to God’s universal purpose must be the basis from which you live . You must strive to be who you were born to be .
question — “ Why am I here ? ” — and reply with an unqualified answer — “ To be myself and to express myself fully . ”
Check out your uniqueness and find out what differentiates you from the billions of people who inhabit this planet . Then pursue your aspiration deliberately and consistently .
The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters , but a man of understanding draws them out .
Proverbs 20 : 5
 PRINCIPLES  The human need for personal meaning and satisfaction is universal . Personal fulfillment is the only true measure of success . Fulfilling purpose must be the primary goal of every person . Everything in life has a purpose . Purpose is the original intent in the mind of the creator that motivated him to create a particular item . Purpose always precedes production . AU things begin and end with purpose . God created you with a definite purpose in mind .