Every human heart, regardless of culture, tribe, nation, or generation, wrestles with the same timeless questions: Where did I come from? Who am I? Why am I on earth? How do I live life on earth? Where do I go when I die? These questions are not philosophical curiosities—they are eternal cries of the soul seeking alignment with the Creator.
God’s Word gives us clear, life-giving, and destiny-defining answers. Let us journey through them.
1. Where Did I Come From?
You came from God. You are not an accident of biology or chance; you are a deliberate thought in the heart of God before time began. You didn’t come from chance. You were intentionally created by God, on purpose, for a purpose. Your existence is sacred, planned, and valuable.
“Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion…’ So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them” (Genesis 1:26–27).
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you” (Jeremiah 1:5).
Your origin is divine. You were born first in God’s mind, then in your mother’s womb. You carry eternity in your DNA. This should destroy inferiority and anchor your identity—you are not random; you are sourced in divinity.
Understanding that you were made intentionally changes your self-worth. You are not an accident or random outcome. Your life has divine significance, and every choice you make can align with God’s plan for you.
2. Who Am I?
You are a spirit, created in God’s image, placed in a body, and given a soul. You are not defined by culture, achievements, or failures—you are defined by God’s original blueprint.
“For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26).
“You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people…” (1 Peter 2:9).
“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God” (Romans 8:16).
a. You are God’s Child:
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).
b. You are a Masterpiece:
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand” (Ephesians 2:10).
c. You have a Kingdom Purpose:
“I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).
Who you are is not what you do. Who you are is not where you were born. Who you are is who God says you are—a son, a daughter, a priest, a ruler, a witness of His glory.
Your value is not defined by achievements, appearance, or approval from others. Your value is inherent because God created you with intention. You are a combination of divine craftsmanship, eternal purpose, and spiritual authority.
3. Why Am I on Earth?
“The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14).
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10).
“As the Father has sent Me, I also send you” (John 20:21).
Your purpose is not to chase wealth, fame, or human applause—it is to know Christ, to make Him known, and to manifest the specific work He wired you for.
a. You Are on Earth by Divine Intention
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you” (Jeremiah 1:5).
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13).
You are not here by chance. God thought of you before your parents ever did. Your life is not random; it’s orchestrated. You are here because Heaven planned you. Stop comparing your story with others. You were designed for a unique assignment. Everything about your background, talents, and personality is part of God’s intentional design.
b. You Are on Earth to Know and Love God
“And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent” (John 17:3).
Your primary reason for existing is not money, fame, or even ministry; it’s intimacy with God. Make knowing God your first priority—daily prayer, Bible study, worship. When you center your life around Him, everything else falls into place.
c. You Are on Earth to Reflect God’s Image
“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness…’” (Genesis 1:26).
From the beginning, humans were created to mirror God’s character on earth. This means you’re not just living on earth—you’re representing Heaven in earth. Your life is meant to showcase His love, wisdom, creativity, justice, and holiness. Wherever you are—school, work, online, or at home—see yourself as God’s ambassador. Let your words, decisions, and actions carry Heaven’s fragrance.
d. You Are on Earth to Fulfill a Specific Assignment
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10).
Your life carries a mission only you can complete. Discover your gifts, passions, and callings. Ask God: “What have You placed me on earth to solve? Whose life am I called to change?”
e. You Are on Earth to Advance God’s Kingdom
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10).
We are here to bring God’s rule and love into every sphere—family, education, business, government, media, and beyond. Every profession, platform, and relationship can become an altar for God’s Kingdom. See your job, studies, and skills as tools to influence people for Christ.
f. You Are on Earth to Prepare for Eternity
“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 3:20).
Earth is your training ground; eternity is your ultimate home. Live every day with eternity in mind. Ask yourself: “Will this choice echo in eternity?” This will guide your priorities, relationships, and lifestyle.
4. How Do I Live Life on Earth?
Life on earth is preparation for eternity. You are called to live as a Kingdom citizen, walking in obedience, love, and faith. The manual for life is the Word of God.
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).
“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8).
a. Live Life with Eternal Perspective
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:2).
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” (Matthew 16:26).
Most people live as if life ends with their last breath. But Scripture teaches differently. Focus on choices that matter eternally. Relationships, integrity, acts of kindness, and spreading the Gospel matter far more than temporary success, popularity, or wealth. “Will this decision matter 5, 10, or 50 years from now in light of eternity?”
b. Live According to God’s Purpose
“I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10).
Every human was created with a unique mission on earth. Living life fully means discovering and fulfilling that purpose. Identify your gifts, passions, and calling. Use them to serve others, build God’s Kingdom, and influence your world positively. Write down your God-given skills and brainstorm ways to use them for service, ministry, and positive impact this week.
c. Live a Life of Love
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37–39).
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law” (Romans 13:10).
Love is the highest law and the most transformative force on earth. Make love your default response—in actions, words, and thoughts. Forgive easily, help freely, and speak life to those around you. Today, identify one person you can intentionally bless, encourage, or forgive.
d. Live with Integrity
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out” (Proverbs 10:9).
Integrity is about living consistently with God’s truth, even when no one is watching. Be honest, transparent, and faithful in small and big things. Your character matters more than your achievements. Choose one area of your life where you might be compromising and commit to aligning it fully with God’s Word.
e. Live a Life of Faith and Boldness
“For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
Life is full of uncertainty and challenges, but faith unlocks God’s favor and power. Take risks for God’s glory. Speak truth boldly. Step into opportunities that align with His calling, even when it seems impossible. Write down one “faith step” you will take this week—something that stretches you spiritually or serves God’s purpose.
f. Live a Life That Leaves a Legacy
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6).
“A good person leaves an inheritance to their children’s children” (Proverbs 13:22).
Your life isn’t just about you—it’s about the impact you leave behind. Invest in people, teach, mentor, and create resources that will bless generations to come. Identify one way you can positively influence someone younger than you or mentor a peer.
5. Where Do I Go When I Die?
Death is not the end; it is a transition into eternity—either with God or separated from Him. Your choices on earth determine your eternal destiny.
“And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).
“And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life” (Matthew 25:46).
“And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life” (1 John 2:25).
Where you go depends on who you belong to. If you belong to Christ, heaven is your home. If you reject Him, eternal separation is the consequence. Eternity is too long to gamble with.
a. Life Doesn’t End at Death
“Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).
Your soul continues beyond the grave. Where you go depends on your relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The Bible is clear: death is not the end of existence but the doorway into eternity.
b. Two Eternal Destinations
Scripture presents two realities after death—eternal life with God, or eternal separation from God.
1. Eternal Life with God (Heaven / New Creation)
“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life” (1 John 5:11–12).
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8).
This means immediate presence with God, unending joy, peace, and love in a restored creation. For those who have accepted Christ, death is not loss but gain.
2. Eternal Separation from God (Hell / The Lake of Fire)
“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life” (Matthew 25:46).
Hell is not a myth or metaphor. It is eternal separation from God, a place of regret, darkness, and judgment. But it was never created for man—it was created for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41). People only go there by rejecting God’s gift of salvation.
The Deciding Factor: Jesus Christ
“Jesus said, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’” (John 14:6).
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8–9).
Your eternal destiny hinges on one choice: your response to Jesus. Salvation is not earned by good works but received by faith.
Salvation Prayer: Receiving Jesus Christ
Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that I am a sinner. Your Word says:
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
Lord Jesus, I believe that You died on the cross for my sins, according to Scripture:
“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
I confess that I have sinned, and I repent of all my sins today: past, present, and future. Your Word says:
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
I now invite You, Lord Jesus, to come into my heart and life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior, according to Your promise:
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20).
Thank You, Lord, that Your Word declares:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17).
I now declare by faith that I am saved, forgiven, and reconciled to God. I am a child of God:
“But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).
Thank You, Lord, for giving me eternal life:
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand” (John 10:28).
Father, help me to walk in obedience, faith, and righteousness, living a life that glorifies You. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit as You promised:
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
I thank You, Lord, that from this moment forward, I am saved, secure, and eternally Yours. In the mighty Name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
Next Steps After Prayer
1. Confess Your Faith Publicly
“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).
2. Read the Bible Daily
Start with John, Psalms, and Proverbs to grow in faith and understanding.
3. Pray Continually
Talk to God every day; He wants relationship, not just ritual.
4. Join a Bible-believing Church
Surround yourself with believers who can teach, disciple, and support your growth in Christ.
5. Baptism
Follow Jesus’ example and command to be baptized in water as a testimony of your faith:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).
Lessons From The Teaching
1. Origin: Humanity begins in God. Our lives are not random; we are divinely sourced and divinely designed.
2. Identity: We are not defined by culture, possessions, or failures but by God’s eternal blueprint—sons and daughters in His image.
3. Purpose: Earth is not for survival but for significance—living to reveal God’s glory and fulfill our divine assignment.
4. Lifestyle: Life is best lived by God’s Word, in fellowship with His Spirit, and in obedience to Kingdom principles.
5. Eternity: Death is not the end but a transition. Our choices on earth determine our eternal destiny.
Life Applications
1. See Yourself in God’s Light: Reject inferior definitions of self and embrace your divine origin.
2. Live as a Child of God: Daily remind yourself that your worth and identity are secure in Christ.
3. Pursue God’s Assignment: Stop chasing survival—align your gifts, time, and energy with Kingdom purpose.
4. Walk as a Pilgrim: Keep eternity in view as you make daily decisions; live as one preparing for heaven.
5. Be a Witness: Point others to eternal life in Christ, knowing eternity is too long to be wrong.
Reflection Questions
1. Am I living with a clear awareness of where I came from and where I am going?
2. Do I truly embrace my identity in Christ, or do I still live under false labels?
3. How aligned is my life today with the purpose God designed for me?
4. If I were to die today, am I confident of my eternal home with God?
5. How does eternity shape my values, relationships, and choices right now?
Action Steps
1. Identity Reset: Write down three scriptures about your origin and identity in Christ. Speak them daily until they reshape your mindset.
2. Purpose Audit: Reflect on your gifts, passions, and opportunities. Write down practical ways to use them for Kingdom impact.
3. Word Alignment: Commit to spending at least 15 minutes daily in the Word of God, allowing it to direct your life choices.
4. Eternal Readiness: Share the Gospel with at least one person this week—prepare someone else for eternity.
5. Kingdom Lifestyle: Make a conscious decision to measure your success not by possessions, but by obedience to Christ.
Prayer
Father, thank You for answering life’s deepest questions through Your Word. Thank You for being my Source, my Identity, my Purpose, my Guide, and my Eternal Hope. Help me to live with eternity in view, to walk in Your will daily, and to lead others to Christ. May my life echo in time and eternity for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prophetic Declarations
• I declare that my life is anchored in God, my eternal Source.
• I declare I am a child of God, chosen, holy, and royal.
• I declare I will fulfill divine purpose and not waste my life on survival.
• I declare my steps are guided by God’s Word and Spirit.
• I declare my eternity is secured in Christ, and I will reign with Him forever.
“Life’s greatest tragedy is not death—it is to live without knowing where you came from, why you exist, and where you are going. Eternity is too long to gamble with. Secure your soul in Christ.” - MC CYRIL
Beloved, you came from God, you belong to God, you are sent for His glory, and you are destined to return to Him. Do not let life’s noise drown these eternal truths. Live intentionally. Walk purposefully. Carry eternity in your heart. And above all, ensure that when time ends, your soul rests in the everlasting arms of Christ.
