The Book of Ecclesiastes is as scientific as is practical. It is scientific because it began with an academic hunch, searching for meaning. And it is practical because it deals with life. Solomon wanted to know what human beings should devote their lives to. In other words he was searching for meaning and purpose in life. That was what led him to series of experiment, trying just about anything that drew his fancy. In the end he came out with a timeless conclusion which is what we have in our text today. The grand purpose of man here on earth is to fear God and keep His commandments. In other words until one begins to walk in the fear of God he has not even started living at all.
The grand purpose of man here on earth is to fear God and keep His commandments…until one begins to walk in the fear of God he has not even started living at all…Everyone that comes into the world is saddled with purpose…When it comes to the specific nature of your purpose, it is a heart thing.
Everyone that comes into the world is saddled with purpose. The general purpose is what we have just mentioned; that we need to fear God and walk in the light of His word. In addition to this, our general purpose as believers will mean doing the very works that Jesus did on earth. This is informed by the word from the mouth of the Master Himself. He said as the Father sent Him so as He sent us. So believers are to be a continuation of Jesus’ ministry. We are to be the extension of His purpose. Beyond this however, the purpose of God will come down to specifics for different individuals. The specific nature of people’s assignment may be informed not only by what God wants them to do but also with whom, where, and when. Pick two men from the Bible for example. Both Moses and Samson had ministry of deliverance; but the time of their engagement was different. In addition Moses delivered God’s people from the hand of the Egyptians; but Samson’s task was to take them from the hands of the Philistines. When it comes to the specific nature of your purpose, it is a heart thing. If you look deep within your heart long enough you will understand His specific mandate for your life.
