Why am I here?

What is the most fundamental question that any person faces? Would it not be, “Why do I exist on the earth?” This one question has perplexed so many through history, but there is no good reason for it because the Bible reveals the appropriate answer.

Two common, but misguided, reasons are often given for the existence of man on earth. The first is physical wealth John 12:4-8 says, “Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.” Judas clearly cared about money, but it is equally clear from Jesus that this was not the reason for man’s existence. The second is physical lives, which would include work, family, etc. However, Jesus again shows us the importance of this when He said, “No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” As good and appropriate as these can be, they are not the reason for our existence.

The true answers is stated by Solomon in Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” God is our main priority! Again, Jesus said, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” (Matthew 6:33-34). You are here to serve God and seek His kingdom! Are you ready to do it?

Kyle Campbell