In one of my meetings the Lord led me to answer life’s three biggest
questions. They are: where did I come from, who am I, and where am I
going. I have found that most people have never answered these
questions satisfactorily. In this article I will not attempt to answer
all three, but I will begin with ~where did I come from?~ 
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Although the
most important question to your spiritual and emotional well-being is
~who am I,~ it’s one that cannot be answered until you are sure of your
origin. The way you answer that question dictates how you determine who
you are.
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I’ve asked many people, ~Where did you come from,~ but I remember one
man, in particular, who just started giving me his genealogy. That was
not the right answer. It was true that he descended from his
grandparents and parents biologically, but that was not his true
origin. He didn’t know that we are literally an extension of God,
created by Him. 
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From the book of Genesis we know that God created the
heavens and the earth and everything that came out of them, including
us. In Psalm 139:15-16, David was speaking to the Lord and saying, ~You
know all my parts and had them numbered before they were ever formed in
my mother’s womb.~ We were known by God long before genealogy ever
entered into the picture.
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The Bible teaches that every human being who has ever breathed has an
intuitive knowledge of the existence of God. It may not be clear, but
it’s there. It is possible, however, to deny its existence. You can
harden your heart to the point where you no longer feel any conviction
or, even further, reach the point of becoming a reprobate, where God
actually takes the knowledge of Himself away. 
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An agnostic or an atheist
is simply a person who has hardened their heart to that still small
voice of God that operates like a homing device. But the Scripture says
that inside of every person, there is a God-shaped vacuum.
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Romans 1:18-20 says,
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~For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness
and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God
hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the
creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things
that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are
without excuse.~
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If you will really meditate on these verses, you’ll learn that you
don’t have to tell people that God hates their sin. You don’t have to
tell them that God is holy and they are unholy, worthy of His judgment.
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The wrath of God has been revealed to every man and woman, and they are
without excuse. That is why it’s so important to tell people about
God’s unconditional love and grace. They already feel condemned; they
need to know how to get set free.
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While I was in Vietnam, I started a Bible study. In one of our
meetings, a proclaimed atheist decided he would attend and create a
little trouble. He succeeded: he ridiculed me, asked questions I
couldn’t answer, and basically made me look like a fool. Then, he just
walked out and took all the men in the Bible study with him.
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About thirty minutes later, this man came back. I was praying, ~God
give me another chance to reach this man.~ Suddenly, he walked over
and, standing in front of me, said, ~I want what you have.~ Surprised,
I said, ~You do?~ 
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He told me that he knew he had discredited me and out
argued me on every point, but what I had was more than an argument. He
continued, ~You have a real relationship with God and I want one.~
Praise God, I was able to lead this man to the Lord. This proclaimed
atheist told me later that deep in his heart he really knew there was a
God.
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Everyone knows there’s a God! That homing device that God placed on the
inside of you is constantly sending signals; it’s a still small voice.
Psalm 46:10 says,
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~Be still, and know that I am God.~
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I believe this is literally talking about getting still before the Lord
not only physically but mentally. Your ability to hear that voice is
hindered when you’re listening to the radio, watching television, or
entertaining yourself in some other way. I have found that many people
can’t stand to be still. 
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They can’t stand to be in the house alone
without some distraction. Why, because when they get still before the
Lord, those three questions keep coming up: Where did I come from, who
am I, where am I going.
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I guarantee you that on the inside of every person, if they will admit
it, there is the voice of God telling them of His existence. He is
telling them that they are not the center of the universe, there has
got to be something more important than serving themselves. That voice
tells them there is someone bigger and more powerful than themselves
and that they should be serving Him. 
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The most miserable people I’ve
ever met are the ones who think it’s all about them, loving themselves,
serving themselves, and getting things for themselves. If they ever get
quiet, the voice inside will begin to speak to them, and they will
learn a very profound revelation. It’s simple but true: There is only
one God and you’re not Him.
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Once you realize you were created by God and that you weren’t an
accident or just a biological creation, you must then ask why you were
created. First and foremost, you were created for relationship with
God. That is not limited to, but certainly includes, the born-again
experience, where you accept Jesus as your personal Savior. 
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But after
salvation, we need to recognize that we can no more control our lives
successfully than we could save ourselves. We have to remain God-
dependent. We need to recognize that we haven’t got sense enough,
spiritually, to come in out of the rain apart from God. We just need to
say, ~God, I don’t know what I’m supposed to do; You reveal Yourself to
me.~
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Jeremiah 10:23 says,
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~O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man
that walketh to direct his steps.~
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This is one profound passage of Scripture. God did not make us to
control our own lives. He gave us the privilege and authority to
choose, but it’s foolish to choose anything less than His plan for our
lives, if we want His best. 
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Another passage of Scripture that has been
very special to me is Jeremiah 1:4-5:
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~Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee
in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb
I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.~
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Before Jeremiah was ever born, before he was even formed, God was
creating him for a purpose. In Galatians 1:15 the Apostle Paul said
that God separated him unto the Gospel from his mother’s womb. These
scriptures are not just for Jeremiah and Paul; they are for everyone.
God called us, appointed us, and anointed us while we were in our
mothers’ wombs.
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The reason evolution is so popular today is because people don’t want
to accept the fact that they were created by God with a purpose in
mind. If they admit to a creator, then they must become accountable for
their lives. If they can convince themselves that they weren’t created
but just evolved or that they are only the result of biology, then that
basically makes them no different than a dog, a rabbit, or any other
animal. 
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It leaves them free to follow their instincts and fulfill the
lust of the flesh and soothe their conscience while doing it. I’m not
going to cover evolution in this letter, but the truth is that there is
absolutely no evidence that evolution is anything but a theory. Darwin
himself rejected it on his deathbed. He became a Christian and repented
and lamented over the whole thing.
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Jeremiah goes on to say in chapter 29, verse 11,
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~I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts
of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.~
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I like knowing we have an expected end. We don’t have to guess. You can
actually predict your future if you find out what God wants you to do.
You don’t have to wonder what your end will be, if you will still be
serving the Lord in the end, are you going to hold on, are you going to
die a terrible death. 
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For me, I can tell you what’s going to happen
because I have taken the time to hear God’s voice, and He has revealed
His plan for me. I understand what my end is going to be — I’m going
out in a blaze of glory, with a flash instead of a whimper.
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If you don’t have that confidence, it’s because you don’t know if you
are where God wants you. You only have one shot at reaching your full
potential in this life, and whether you do or not is completely
dependent on finding God’s purpose and plan for your life. You may have
a degree of success by using your gifts and talents, but that’s nothing
compared to what it could be if you knew God’s will and then used those
talents in pursuit of His plan for your life.
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I listened to a man preach once who asked this question to the
audience, ~If you wanted to find the place on earth where the people
with the most potential are, where would you look?~ People started
giving ideas like: in major cities, on Wall Street, in a big company,
and others. 
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Finally, he gave the answer, ~It’s a graveyard, because
nearly everybody takes their potential to the grave. They never
released it.~ Don’t go to the grave wishing you had known His will for
your life. Whatever it takes, get that question answered.
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You know you were created by God. You know He created you with a
purpose and a plan. But be honest with yourself. Would you say, ~I
don’t know for sure that I’ve discovered God’s purpose?~ 
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You may be
right where God wants you, but if you haven’t had enough communication
with God to know beyond any shadow of a doubt, ask Him what your
purpose is, and ask Him to show you your potential. Find out what it is
and fulfill it.
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Your willingness to follow God’s plan for your life will affect the
lives of many others as well. You are carrying within you miracles and
blessings for people in your circle of influence. If you’re not in
God’s will, those people may not receive what God has for them. 
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Some of
you may not like what I’m saying; you’re thinking I’m making it sound
like you could miss God’s plan and that would cause someone else to
suffer. Well, that’s exactly what I’m saying. So, seek Him, and He will
reveal what you were created to do.
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It really is imperative that you answer these questions correctly. To
help you, I’ve produced a three-part album called Life’s 3 Most
Important Questions. I have been writing about the first, ~Where Did I
Come From~ but the other two questions, ~Who Am I~ and ~Where Am I
Going,~ are just as important. This series is one of the most powerful
God has given me, and I know it will be a blessing.
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-- Andrew Wommack<br>
Capitalization of keywords by Randy Lucas