Why Did God Create Us?
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Do Something
I woke up this morning
Saw a world full of trouble now
Thought, how’d we ever get so far down
How’s it ever gonna turn around
So I turned my eyes to Heaven
I thought, “God, why don’t You do something?”
Well, I just couldn’t bear the thought of
People living in poverty
Children sold into slavery
The thought disgusted me
So, I shook my fist at Heaven
Said, “God, why don’t You do something?”
He said, “I did, I created you”
If not us, then who
If not me and you
Right now, it’s time for us to do something
If not now, then when
Will we see an end
To all this pain
It’s not enough to do nothing
It’s time for us to do something
I’m so tired of talking
About how we are God’s hands and feet
But it’s easier to say than to be
Live like angels of apathy who tell ourselves
It’s alright, “somebody else will do something”
Well, I don’t know about you
But I’m sick and tired of life with no desire
I don’t want a flame, I want a fire
I wanna be the one who stands up and says,
“I’m gonna do something”
If not us, then who
If not me and you
Right now, it’s time for us to do something
If not now, then when
Will we see an end
To all this pain
It’s not enough to do nothing
It’s time for us to do something
We are the salt of the earth
We are a city on a hill (shine shine, shine shine)
But we’re never gonna change the world
By standing still
No we won’t stand still
No we won’t stand still
No we won’t stand still
If not us, then who
If not me and you
Right now, it’s time for us to do something
If not now, then when
Will we see an end
To all this pain
It’s not enough to do nothing
It’s time for us to do something
Saw a world full of trouble now
Thought, how’d we ever get so far down
How’s it ever gonna turn around
So I turned my eyes to Heaven
I thought, “God, why don’t You do something?”
Well, I just couldn’t bear the thought of
People living in poverty
Children sold into slavery
The thought disgusted me
So, I shook my fist at Heaven
Said, “God, why don’t You do something?”
He said, “I did, I created you”
If not us, then who
If not me and you
Right now, it’s time for us to do something
If not now, then when
Will we see an end
To all this pain
It’s not enough to do nothing
It’s time for us to do something
I’m so tired of talking
About how we are God’s hands and feet
But it’s easier to say than to be
Live like angels of apathy who tell ourselves
It’s alright, “somebody else will do something”
Well, I don’t know about you
But I’m sick and tired of life with no desire
I don’t want a flame, I want a fire
I wanna be the one who stands up and says,
“I’m gonna do something”
If not us, then who
If not me and you
Right now, it’s time for us to do something
If not now, then when
Will we see an end
To all this pain
It’s not enough to do nothing
It’s time for us to do something
We are the salt of the earth
We are a city on a hill (shine shine, shine shine)
But we’re never gonna change the world
By standing still
No we won’t stand still
No we won’t stand still
No we won’t stand still
If not us, then who
If not me and you
Right now, it’s time for us to do something
If not now, then when
Will we see an end
To all this pain
It’s not enough to do nothing
It’s time for us to do something
8 God
saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this;
it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation
is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about
it. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He
has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned
for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:8-10)
4 I brought glory to you
here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. 5 Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world
began.
(John 17:4-5)
We are called for a holy and noble purpose! We were put on earth to make a contribution. We were not created just to consume resources, to eat, breathe, and take up space. God designed us to make a difference with our life.
While many best-selling books offer advice on how to "get the most out of life", that's not the reason God made us. We were created to add to life on earth, not just take from it. God wants us to give something back. This is God's purpose for our life, and it is called our "ministry" or service.
The Bible says, “He (God) has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.(Eph. 2:10b) " (Col. 3: 23-4; Matt. 25: 34). These good deeds are our service. Whenever we serve others in any way, we are actually serving God “7 Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” (Eph. 6:7). Look what God told Jeremiah "Before I made you in your mother's womb, I chose you. Before you were born, I set you apart for a special work" (Jer. 1:5). We were “all” placed on this planet for a special assignment.
We were saved to serve God, the Bible says. "It is He who saved us and chose us for His holy work, not because we deserved it but because that was His plan" (2 Tim. 1:9). God redeemed us so you could do His "holy work." We are not saved by service or works, but we are saved for service. James, brother of Jesus writes this: “14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do? 17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. (James 2:14-17)
We are called for a holy and noble purpose! We were put on earth to make a contribution. We were not created just to consume resources, to eat, breathe, and take up space. God designed us to make a difference with our life.
While many best-selling books offer advice on how to "get the most out of life", that's not the reason God made us. We were created to add to life on earth, not just take from it. God wants us to give something back. This is God's purpose for our life, and it is called our "ministry" or service.
The Bible says, “He (God) has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.(Eph. 2:10b) " (Col. 3: 23-4; Matt. 25: 34). These good deeds are our service. Whenever we serve others in any way, we are actually serving God “7 Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” (Eph. 6:7). Look what God told Jeremiah "Before I made you in your mother's womb, I chose you. Before you were born, I set you apart for a special work" (Jer. 1:5). We were “all” placed on this planet for a special assignment.
We were saved to serve God, the Bible says. "It is He who saved us and chose us for His holy work, not because we deserved it but because that was His plan" (2 Tim. 1:9). God redeemed us so you could do His "holy work." We are not saved by service or works, but we are saved for service. James, brother of Jesus writes this: “14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do? 17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. (James 2:14-17)
In
God's Kingdom we have a place, a purpose, a role, and a function to fulfill.
This gives our life great significance and value.
We should not serve God out of guilt or fear or even duty, but out of joy, and deep gratitude for what He has done for us. We owe Him our lives. Through salvation our past has been forgiven, our present is given meaning, and our future is secured. In light of these incredible benefits, Paul concluded, "Because of God's great mercy ... offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to His service" (Rom. 12:1).
The apostle John taught us, "Our love for each other proves that we have gone from death to life" (1 John 3:14). If we have no love for others, no desire to serve others, and we are only concerned about our needs, we should question whether Christ is really in our life. A saved heart is one that wants to serve.
Another term for serving God that's misunderstood by most people is the word "ministry." When most people hear "ministry" they think of pastors, priests, and professional clergy, but God says every member of His family is a minister. In the Bible, the words servant and minister are synonyms, as are service and ministry. If you are a Christian you are a minister, and when you are serving, you are ministering.
Have you ever wondered why God does not just immediately take us to heaven the moment we accept His grace? Why does He leave us in a fallen world? He leaves us here to fulfill His purposes. Once we are saved, God intends to use us for His goals. God has a ministry for us in His church and a mission for us in the world.
Our call to salvation included our call to service. They are the same. Regardless of our job or career, we are called to full-time Christian service. A "non-serving Christian" is a contradiction in terms.
The Bible says "He saved us and called us to be His own people, not because of what we have done, but because of His own purpose (2 Tim 1:9). Peter added, " You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you" (1 Peter 2:9). The Bible says, "Now you belong to Him ... in order that we might be useful in the service of God" (Rom. 7:4). How much of the time are you being useful in the service of God? In some churches in China they welcome new believers by saying, "Jesus now has a new pair of eyes to see with, new ears to listen with, new hands to help with, and a new heart to love others with."
One reason why we need to be connected to a church family is to fulfill our calling to serve other Believers in practical ways. The Bible says "All of you together are Christ's body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it" (1 Cor. 12:27). Remember, there are no insignificant ministries in the church. Some are visible and some are behind the picture, but all are valuable. Small or hidden ministries often make the biggest difference. Every ministry matters because we are all dependent on each other to function.
We are commanded to serve God-if we are saved. Jesus says " 28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others………." (Matt. 20:28). For Christians, service is not optional, something to be tacked onto our schedules if we can spare the time. It is the heart of the Christian life. Jesus came "to serve" and "to give" - and those two verbs should define our life on earth.
We should not serve God out of guilt or fear or even duty, but out of joy, and deep gratitude for what He has done for us. We owe Him our lives. Through salvation our past has been forgiven, our present is given meaning, and our future is secured. In light of these incredible benefits, Paul concluded, "Because of God's great mercy ... offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to His service" (Rom. 12:1).
The apostle John taught us, "Our love for each other proves that we have gone from death to life" (1 John 3:14). If we have no love for others, no desire to serve others, and we are only concerned about our needs, we should question whether Christ is really in our life. A saved heart is one that wants to serve.
Another term for serving God that's misunderstood by most people is the word "ministry." When most people hear "ministry" they think of pastors, priests, and professional clergy, but God says every member of His family is a minister. In the Bible, the words servant and minister are synonyms, as are service and ministry. If you are a Christian you are a minister, and when you are serving, you are ministering.
Have you ever wondered why God does not just immediately take us to heaven the moment we accept His grace? Why does He leave us in a fallen world? He leaves us here to fulfill His purposes. Once we are saved, God intends to use us for His goals. God has a ministry for us in His church and a mission for us in the world.
Our call to salvation included our call to service. They are the same. Regardless of our job or career, we are called to full-time Christian service. A "non-serving Christian" is a contradiction in terms.
The Bible says "He saved us and called us to be His own people, not because of what we have done, but because of His own purpose (2 Tim 1:9). Peter added, " You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you" (1 Peter 2:9). The Bible says, "Now you belong to Him ... in order that we might be useful in the service of God" (Rom. 7:4). How much of the time are you being useful in the service of God? In some churches in China they welcome new believers by saying, "Jesus now has a new pair of eyes to see with, new ears to listen with, new hands to help with, and a new heart to love others with."
One reason why we need to be connected to a church family is to fulfill our calling to serve other Believers in practical ways. The Bible says "All of you together are Christ's body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it" (1 Cor. 12:27). Remember, there are no insignificant ministries in the church. Some are visible and some are behind the picture, but all are valuable. Small or hidden ministries often make the biggest difference. Every ministry matters because we are all dependent on each other to function.
We are commanded to serve God-if we are saved. Jesus says " 28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others………." (Matt. 20:28). For Christians, service is not optional, something to be tacked onto our schedules if we can spare the time. It is the heart of the Christian life. Jesus came "to serve" and "to give" - and those two verbs should define our life on earth.
Serving is the opposite of our natural inclination. Most of the time we are more interested in "serve us" than service. We say, "I'm looking for a church that meets my needs and blesses me," not "I'm looking for a place to serve and be a blessing." The mature follower of Jesus stops asking, "Who is going to meet my needs?" and starts asking, "Whose needs can I meet"
God wants to use us to make a difference in His world. He wants to work through us. What matters is not the duration of our life, but what we do with it. Not how long we lived, but how we lived. If we are not involved in any service or ministry, what excuse have we been using? God doesn’t need us but he created us for a purpose and He will use us if we stop making excuses.
So
we need to “Do Something”.
