Isaiah Answers an Age-Old Question

Isaiah Answers an Age-Old Question

Speaking to an assembly at an insane asylum, the preacher passionately asked the crowd, “Why are we here?” A man stood up way in the back and shouted, “It’s because we are not all there!”  Why are we here? Science says we are here because of chance evolution. From a philosophical standpoint, it’s very subjective. People say we are here to find meaning in our own life experiences, or our relationships, or even in our careers. Those who profess to be wise have become fools in God’s eyes! 

Why are we here? Speaking to the nation of Israel, through the prophet Isaiah, God says in Isaiah 43:7, “everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” Who is created for God’s glory according to this verse? Everyone! If this is true, and it is, why don’t people seem to believe this about themselves? Isaiah answers this in chapter 48 at the end of verse 8 when God says, “…Well do I know how treacherous you are; you were called a rebel from birth.”  Indeed, since birth, sin has marred our once innocent souls and set us on a trajectory straight to hell. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).  

Beloved, God wants others to see His greatness through our actions, through our choices, through our adversities, our sufferings, and in our marriages. Jesus said as much in Matthew 5:16 when He said, “let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”  This begins when we walk in a relationship with God through faith in His only Son, Jesus Christ. Believe that He paid God’s penalty for your sin on the cross, was buried, and rose on the 3rd day. Why are we here? To live lives that bring glory to God! Start living like you believe this!   

This is Laine Wilder for Carry the Light Ministries, bringing you Insights From an Elder.

by Laine Wilder

author of “Insights From an Elder” for

Carry the Light Ministries