What Was I Made For? | Part 5

WHAT WAS I MADE FOR?

Part 5: Made for Eternity

May 25, 2025

 

Ecclesiastes 3:11 (AMP) He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart…

 

Made For Eternity

 

Revelation 21:3-4 (NIV) And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

 

Romans 14:10-12 (NIV) You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: “ ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’ ” So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.

Question #1

What did you do with ?

 

Revelation 20:11-12 (NIV) Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.

 

Matthew 7:21-23 (NIV) “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

 

The Right Answer
“I knew Him.”

Question #2
What did you do with ?

 

(2 Corinthians 5:10) For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

 

(Matthew 16:27) For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.

 

The Right Answer
“I used what you gave me.”

1. on eternity.

 

Colossians 3:2 (NIV) Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

 

Psalm 90:12 (NIV) Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

2. what outlives you.

 

Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

3. for Heaven’s reward.

 

Hebrews 6:10 (NIV) God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them.

 

Matthew 20:26-28 (NIV) whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

4. what saves souls.

 

Luke 14:23 (LB) Go out into the country…and urge anyone you find to come in, so that My house will be full.

 

2 Timothy 4:1-2 (NIV) In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

5. Live for the .

 

Matthew 25:23 (NIV) His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!

1. Time — every day is a gift
2. Truth — the gospel message
3. Talents — your unique gifts and wiring
4. Treasure — what you’ve been given to steward
5. Testimony — your story of grace

 

Revelation 4:7 (NIV) Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.

 

2 Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV) The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.