Why am I here on Earth?

Discover Your Divine Identity. In this week's newsletter, we delve into the profound journey of self-discovery, rooted in faith and love.It's a quest to find the identity crafted by a loving Creator.

Who am I?

Why am I here?

I want to know my purpose.

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These were my everyday lines of prayer.

Oftentimes, we ask these questions. We crave an identity that we already have. If only we knew how much God loves us and how he cares for us.

God's Manual for Life

Consider this: every new electronic device comes with a manual, guiding us to understand its purpose and potential. In the same way, God has provided us with His Word, the ultimate manual for life. It holds the key to our true identity and purpose.

Answering the Divine Call

God's call beckons us to a marvelous vineyard, where abundance and purpose await. In 1 Peter 2:9, we discover the identity we have in Jesus—a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people.

1 Peter 2:9 (KJV): But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;

• We are chosen, selected by God for a special relationship.

• We are called to be a royal priesthood, meant to dominate and reign.

• We are a holy nation, sanctified by the blood of Jesus.

• We are peculiar, precious in God's sight, and unique in our mission.God’s always calling us to his marvellous vineyard, where we have everything in abundance. I love this scripture; I see the identity I have in Jesus here.

We are a Chosen Generation

The word chosen means ‘to be selected’. We, as believers, have been called by God to have a special relationship with him. We are the chosen race. We have been predestined for salvation.

See Ephesians 1:5: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. Do not wait for too long; COME. 

A Royal Priesthood is What He Called Us

A quick flashback to when the children of Israel were at Mount Sinai: God instructed Moses to tell them that they would be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exodus 19:6). These words came again in the book of Revelation 5:10.

As believers, we belong to the kingdom of heaven. It is an assurance that God wants us to dominate and to also reign here on Earth as priests.

A Holy Nation. 

We are a holy tribe.

I like the Amplified version of 1 Peter 1:15–16, which says

“But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage] because it is written, “You shall be holy (set apart), for I am holy.”

It is possible to be holy with Jesus. We are to set our lives apart from worldly lust and profane habits. God has called us holy. We have been sanctified by the blood of Jesus Christ. Our lives have become the gospel, so endeavor to portray holiness as you go about your daily activities. In class, at work, or in your examination hall, be holy because He is holy.

Remember this as you go: We are to be transformed in our minds and not conformed to this world.

A Peculiar People 

When something is called ‘peculiar’, it means it is special. My sisters and brothers, we are God’s special possession. We are kingdom reformers, precious in God’s sight, wonderfully and beautifully made.

Light of the world, cry no more. Do your father’s bidding. 'Come, daughter, come, son’, he gently calls.

Whenever the question comes again, look into the mirror and say, I am a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar person

Called to Light

Every believer shares a common purpose: to live a life that reflects the goodness of God and proclaim His light. When Jesus left, He entrusted us with a remarkable assignment: to go forth and make disciples of all nations.

Matthew 28:19-20

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.

Whatever you are doing, if there’s no kingdom purpose, check it again. Every pursuit of our lives should portray Christ and make him known.

The summary of this scripture remains that we have an identity as believers; we are to be Christ-like. Know today that your lifestyle is the greatest gospel, so live well so that you can reach the unreached.

My Journey of Self-Discovery

Do you know YOU?

It seemed so hard for me, but I knew that there was more to Oyindamola. Every book I read instructed me to study myself, but it didn’t work. I couldn’t even decipher; I felt I was doing something wrong.

The story took shape when I read the book “The Purpose-Driven Life” by Rick Warren. It’s a book I would recommend to anyone. Then I went back to my manual, the Bible.

Studying the word and practicing persistent prayer is the key to enjoying a fulfilled life.

As you do your service, you begin to know. As you do, you know. 

I urge you today to grow your personal relationship with God; he wants to father you.

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Your sister, 

Akinboyo Oyindamola 

The Purpose-Driven lady