Why did the man in our story build a house? Because he wanted to use his carpentry skills, show his ability at house-building, and—most importantly—create a place to share with his family, a place they could call their own.
He built a home where they could live in and enjoy life together. His children could arrange their own rooms and paint the walls their favorite colors. His wife could plant and care for a garden. They could put up a swing set or play volleyball with friends out in the big backyard.
They could add rooms and other spaces as needed, build a treehouse in the big oak tree out front, plant more trees and shrubs around the property, and watch them grow over time. They could add value to the home that was already built.
The man’s home was a workspace, a playground, and a wonderful place for him and his family to live together.
That is why the man built his house—to be a home.
And that is why God created the universe—to be a home for His family.
What Does God Want?
God desires a family to love—and to love Him in return. The world is the home God built for His family. We are the family with whom our Heavenly Father seeks to share His love, life, and goodness.
Ephesians 1:4–5 (KJV)
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will…
There it is again: “the good pleasure of his will.” God created the universe because it pleased Him to build a home for the family He desires.
And that family is us—you and me. We are the objects of the Creator’s endless, limitless love.
So What?
Now we know what God’s purpose in creating everything was—and still is. But what about us? What about you and me?
How do we fit into God’s grand plan and purposes? What is our purpose, and how is it connected to God’s purpose?
We will dig into the answers to those questions—so stay tuned.
Child of God, husband, father, grandfather, rabblerouser, songwriter, pot stirrer, waiting for the King.