It is important not to be muddled in our thinking between what are “means to an aim” and “an aim” by itself. Sometimes, we take the “means to an aim” to be “the aim” itself. Here, Apostle Paul highlighted what is the ultimate aim or the ultimate purpose. In our lives, a lesser purpose may continue to lead us to another greater purpose and so on. However, an ultimate purpose has the characteristics of giving us rest and for us finding pleasure in fulfilling the ultimate purpose. Love is the ultimate purpose in our lives – loving God and loving our neighbours. David in Psalm 27 was captivated by the beauty of God that it became his “one” pursuit. We can begin by asking God to show us His beauty. Other practical steps in our journey of loving God include having an attitude of “fearing God” and obeying His commandments. May we hear the Holy Spirit’s voice as how Jesus asked Peter more than 2 thousand years ago, “Do you love me?”
1 Timothy 1:5, Psalm 27:4