We were all created with a pre-packed purpose by God.

• Paul is talking about the resurrection - how our new bodies don’t look like the old ones.

• Death is what brings about this new birth.

• Vs 35-38 - he uses the analogy of a seed.

• Before the tree came into being, it’s purpose was already defined.

• *** Your fulfillment in life is connected to you operating within your purpose. ***

• An apple seed is jamb-packed with the purpose of being an apple tree.

• If God made you an apple, don’t try to be an orange just because oranges get all the cool commercials, etc.

• Three keys to purpose (taken from Psalms 139:16):

• Our purpose is something we have to DISCOVER.

• It’s initially hidden from us.

• Our purpose is discovered through DEATH.

• Death brings us into alignment with our design.

• Our purpose is not always tied to our DESIRE.

• Your desire will morph.

• Our purpose takes time to play itself out.

• An apple tree takes years to grow, and it never stops.

• How do we know if we’re following God’s purpose for us?

• 1) When doors open automatically.

• 2) When you’re at total rest.

• 3) When you feel energized the more you do it.

• 4) When you have the grace to handle the blessings that come from it.

• 5) When you feel God’s power working through you - others will experience change (like Paul in prison when other prisoners’ chains fell off).