Acts 20:24
[Paul said:] “I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
What’s the purpose of your life? We all have to agree that this is an excellent question, but most of the time we are far too busy to be able to ask it. We may be busy with our work, family, church, hobbies, sport and 1,000 other things, and asking the biggest question of all gets put off. We promise ourselves that we will ask it one day when we’ve got a bit more time! For the apostle Paul, the moment was now, because he recognised that his life was under threat and he might not have much time left.
Paul was clear that his life’s work was to communicate the good news about the wonderful grace of God revealed in Jesus. What an amazing ministry he had! His leadership, teaching and example were of incalculable importance, and we are still deeply conscious of our debt to him. In all honesty, our roles are unlikely to have the same world-shaking significance as his. However, each of our lives is important and we need to make sure that we use our time well. We all have unique gifts and opportunities, and God wants us to use them. This life isn’t a rehearsal for anything. It’s the real thing, and we need to ensure that we are giving our best.
Question
How would you describe the purpose of your life?
Prayer
Lord God, thank you for the gift of my life and for every opportunity that You give me to serve You. Amen

Released on 7 Sep 2026