I can’t think of a better way to begin this content – purpose-filled living – than to quote a good authority on the subject.

“Your most profound and intimate experiences of worship will likely be in your darkest days – when you heart is broken, when you feel abandoned, when you’re out of options, when the pain is great – and you turn to God alone.” (Rick Warren)

This insightful quote leads us into our discovery today.

There are always four categories we explore in Scripture Dissection:

1. What Does It Say?
2. What Does It Mean?
3. Make It Personal
4. Make A Commitment.

Believe it or not, Scripture talks a lot about purpose-filled living. In fact, it’s a major theme in Scripture.

God created each person with intentions that they would – of their own free will – live in intimate relationship with Himself. In other words, “do life” closely with God.

Now, let’s explore a few Scriptures that talk about purpose-filled living.

1. “Now to Him who is able to establish you . . .” (Rom. 16:25a)
2. “God’s will is that your lives are dedicated to Him.” (1 Thess. 4:3)
3. “It’s God’s will that your good lives should silence those who foolishly condemn the Gospel without knowing what it can do for them, having never experienced its power.” (1 Pet. 2:15)

That’s what today’s verses say.

Our verse phrases are packed with meaning. So, let’s interact phrase by phrase.

1. “Now to Him who is able to establish you . . . ” (Rom. 16:25a)

What does it mean to “establish” someone? Dictionaries provide various definitions:

• Bring into existence, make firm, stable.
• Put on a firm basis – a favorable position.
• Gain full recognition or acceptance of.

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