Where Are You Going?

Life.  This marvelous adventure of going toward an unfamiliar future is a wonderful gift.  Amazingly, we wake up to its prompting daily, not really knowing what’s in store for us.  More often than not, most skip through the day missing the greater purpose in living.  Ask yourself, “Why am I still here?” Do you know what your grand purpose in living within this universe is today?

I have often considered why God has allowed this space in time for my present existence.  The gift of life creates a voice for present meaning and assurance of a real destination.  Excitement and rejuvenation accumulate in the heart as one discovers that God has revealed purpose and specifications for guidance.  Just imagine going about your daily living and encountering the Creator, who has the answer to purpose and fulfillment in life.  Every day would spill over with anticipation with a clear view of the One who knows the unknown destination.

Abraham’s life demonstrates how God encounters man to show Himself faithful in direction and purpose in abundant living (Genesis 12).  Abram’s pedigree was superb.  He shared lineage with Shem and his father, Noah.  It does not appear that this was an immediate benefit to his spiritual condition.  Abram was a pagan.  One day God answered the calling of an empty heart and spoke to Abram.  He gave Abram meaningful purpose. God also gave him a map.  No GPS in which our times would find comfort.  He spent the rest of his life experiencing the presence and blessing of God.  Abraham’s trust in God’s map led him ultimately to the Maker’s city (Hebrews 11.10).  Every day must have been filled with purpose and expectation!

The great spiritual experience of encountering God and knowing His blessing can be a reality for those who find themselves going and not knowing.  First of all, you need to have God reveal himself to you.  He speaks primarily through His Word.  Place yourself in the position to hear God’s Word.  Secondly, as God fills your life with meaning, find joy in each day.  God has some unique purpose to accomplish in you.  Don’t let it be diminished by temporary challenges.  Lastly, look with great anticipation to the future.  Eternal life is knowing God.  You know Him and the greatest spiritual experience will be in the Maker’s city.  Then, you get to see Him face to face.  Where are you going?