How's Life Treating...You?

"Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord."  - J.I. Packer

We have so many things thrown at us everyday that sometimes it can be difficult to remember your own name. Between family, work, school and many other responsibilities, our days can fly by pretty quickly. I know. I've been there many times!

Without question, our lives may be filled with ups and downs. But Jesus Christ desires more for us than to merely keep going on and on until we just fizzle out like a defective firecracker. He meant for us to have rich, fulfilling and meaningful lives. And we can!

Let's say someone came up to you today and asked, "What gives life true meaning to you?" How would you answer this? Some might respond with the things I mentioned at the outset. Others may seek to find it in drugs, alcohol, and sex. Still others may not have an answer at all; as they are still searching for it.

I think it would be fair to say that most of us don't want to just go through the motions, or simply exist, we want to live happy, full lives. But as hard as we might try to go at it on our own, there's something not quite right. True happiness keeps alluding us.

So, we try to find what's missing through other sources and outlets, which only complicates things even more. And the cycle perpetuates itself as long as we stay on this road to nowhere. There is, however, a way out of this revolving door!

We can find true meaning to life, a more fulfilling life, a life where we can truly live life the way it was meant to be lived, and not just sleep walk through it. "Where is it, and how do you get it?" The way to a fuller life is through Jesus Christ. In other words, to be in a relationship with him.

How do I know this? Jesus tells us, "I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness" (John 10:10). He came into this world in human form, to give his flesh, his soul and body, and whole human nature, for us. That's how much he wanted us to live fulfilling lives.

He didn't mean fulfilled in the sense that we do, such as in worldly wants and pleasures. He meant finding fulfillment first and foremost in knowing Him and living by His Word. What better way to find meaning in life than through He who is the way, truth and life (John 14:6)!

Does this mean that there will be nothing but blue skies and sunshine? While there is no guarantee of that, Christ does promise to be a source of strength and joy. And by this joy, we are reminded of the security we have in our reestablished relationship with God and the eternal life he has pledged to us.

These benefits are acquired only by knowing God, and are founded on his faithfulness. Jesus Christ provides the truth and the way by which we can enjoy life the way He meant for us. Living complete and full lives without Him is something we weren't designed to do (John 11:25-26).

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 8:28; Colossians 3:4; 2 Peter 1:3; Ephesians 2:8-9

Prayer: Dear Lord, You are the light of the world who comforts and guides me; may You bless me with Your presence always. Amen

Have a blessed Monday!

Hailey