As a priest, I often reflect on the creation of mankind to better understand why God created us. On the sixth day of creation, when God fashioned everything else merely by words, He chose to do something different. He crafted man from clay, breathed life into his nostrils, and thus fashioned an eternal soul within him (Genesis 2:7). Mankind was made in God’s own image; Adam and Eve were the closest reflection of God among His creations (Genesis 1:27). He intended for humans to live forever, much like Himself.
Throughout the Holy Bible, we find numerous hints revealing why God created us. The first hint takes us back to the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:15), where God appointed man to look after the earth. Humans were essentially the caretakers of the earth, endowed with dominion over all and a duty to perform. Man’s first job ever was to name the animals (Genesis 2:19–20), a task that could have been completed by God Himself. The fact that He delegated it to man suggests that He delights in our efforts and cooperation much like a parent does when watching their child learn new skills.
Scriptures (Psalm 139:13–16; Ephesians 2:10; Jeremiah 1:4–5; Colossians 1:16) make it clear that we are God’s masterpieces, created with precision and care inside our mothers’ wombs. Each one of us is created to serve a distinctive purpose, to live out His will, and to contribute towards His pleasure. We were designed by the Lord Almighty, the Creator of the universe, each molded precisely as He envisioned for us.
Many seek to find purpose in temporary pleasures and popularity, largely due to their unawareness of God’s grand purpose for them. However, through His word, the Bible, God has given us a roadmap to our purpose. We learn from the Bible about God’s nature, our identity, and the way we should lead our lives.
God loves us and proved His love through His Son, Jesus, who He sent to earth to show us what He is like (John 14:9). Despite being loved by God, we were separated from Him because of our sin (Romans 3:23; 6:23). However, Jesus offered Himself as a substitution and took the punishment for our sins (2 Corinthians 5:21). God resurrected Him from the dead three days later, proving that Jesus is Lord over all, even death itself (Romans 10:9–10). We come to realize our identities when we establish a relationship with Him through faith in His Son (John 3:16–18).
God desires His children to mirror His attributes, especially His glory. When we respond to His salvation and allow His Holy Spirit to cleanse us, we reflect His glory in our lives. We are like mirrors that showcase His divine image to the world (John 8:12; 9:5).
God’s instructions for us, as stated in Micah 6:8, are to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with Him. We are to hold ourselves to His higher standard, demonstrate the same mercy and grace He showed us, and walk humbly with Him at all times. By doing so, we can truly live out the purpose for which He created us — glorifying Him through our lives (1 Timothy 6:18–19; Matthew 6:20; Luke 19:17). Therefore, I urge everyone to reflect and understand the divine purpose behind their creation and strive to unfold and live it out as God intended.
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