Encourage the saints about living in God’s purpose in us.

1. Scripture: Col 1:15-20

v16   For by Him ALL things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – ALL things have been created through Him and finds its purpose in Him.

2. Introduction:

• Recently, I celebrated my 26th birthday. People came and asked me about my age (kept reminding me about my age). Then people want to know what my wish is.
• That prompt me to write a message about ‘What is life?’

3. Main Point:  

A. What is life?

• People will wish in their lives to be successful, to be wealthy, to be happy, prosperous; Negative = curse, bad luck, miserable
• What Bible tells us about life? – Meaningless! King Solomon in his riches, glory, fame, status, wives…said everything is meaningless.
• Life without God is meaningless.
• So what is life? Scripture said ‘For by Him ALL things were created… ALL things were created by him and finds its purpose in Him’
• We are born by His purpose. Our life is for His purpose.

Purpose take us to the place; purpose guides us to the place. It takes us to the destination. God has a destination for us to go.

B. Start serving God when you are young. Don’t wait until you’re old

• So true, we wish our lives rather God’s wish in us. We choose our destination rather God’s.        

         Eg: visiting a elderly couple recently. They regret for not serving God in their early age.  

C. Make your life count for eternity

• Life is temporary! I can have this and that... would that bring together with you to heaven?

Jas 4:13-14

         Eg: Pastor Scott – pass away at 48 years old recently

               Kayumba – pass away last year, same age with me

3. Conclusion:

• I have learned to DIE TO MYSELF
• Paul uses word like ‘I’m crucified’, ‘I no longer live’, ‘for you die and your life hidden with Christ’
• Your life is for eternity, start serving God when there is opportunity.