Purpose

YOU DON'T LET ANYTHING GET IN THE WAY OF YOU FULFILLING YOUR PURPOSE.

What is your purpose?

To glorify God's name.

Do you magnify Christ in your life?  That is, do you bring Christ closer?  Do you bring honor to his name?  Do you live for his glory?

GOD PUT YOU SPECIFICALLY WHERE YOU ARE AND YOUR PURPOSE IS TO MAGNIFY CHRIST HERE AND NOW. 

BE AN APOSTLE PAUL TO SOMEONE.  That is, teach someone.  Disciple someone.  Lead by example.  Yes, you should be getting taught, but you should be passing it on as well.  Who are you passing on the faith to?  Who are you encouraging?

YOU ARE HERE BECAUSE OF GOD'S SOVEREIGN HAND.  HE COULD'VE PUT YOU ANYWHERE, BUT HE CHOSE HERE. BE A SHINING LIGHT IN THIS DARK WORLD.

The reason why people aren't happy and satisfied is because they're not living this way.  Instead, they're trying to get joy from something other than God.

PURPOSE YOUR HEART FOR CHRIST BECAUSE THAT'S THE REASON YOU'RE HERE.

*This is based on notes I took from a sermon at CBC earlier this year, based on Philippians 1:12-26 and Colossians 1:28-2:3.