Life is a puzzle to many. Many humans wonder about the real essence of life. The Almighty God is the answer to this puzzle called life. Below are some truths about life and existence:
1. Life is a vapor: “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). Life is incredibly brief and short. When a resource (e.g. money) is in short supply, there is need for a budget (areas of priority and focus). Because of the brevity of life, the wise prioritize life focusing on the important issues and leaving the less important unattended to. A wise man said the most important things in life aren’t things!
2. Life is vanity till one finds a purpose for it: Myles Munroe said when purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable. Many abuse life because they simply lack the purpose for it. Purpose is simply the reason for existence which is sourced from one’s Creator. Do you know God’s reason for your existence? Until you devote your life for something noble and higher, you will live as a base person and continually travel the road of pleasure which leads to death.
3. Life is a script written out by God and acted out by men: It was written in God’s book that someone close to Jesus was going to betray Him. Judas Iscariot played out that script because of his covetous disposition. There are objects of wrath and objects of mercy. You can choose to play good roles in God’s plan by truly submitting to Him. What script are you playing out?
4. Life is a roller coaster: Just like the roller coasters in Disney World, Kenny Wood and other fun centers of the world throws us up and down, life is also a journey of ups and downs, valley experiences and mountaintop experiences, etc. The beautiful thing is that the Sovereign God ensures no condition is permanent. Though weeping may tarry for the night, joy surely will surface in the morning (Psalm 30:5).
5. Life is an adventure to be explored: If Christopher Columbus never ventured, the new world would never have been discovered. If Neil Armstrong and his crew never ventured into space and moon exploration, satellite technology would never have been discovered. If Abraham never ventured to an unfamiliar territory, the nation of Israel may not be in existence today. Life is a series of adventure and exploration and carries with it a measure of risk taking. What are you venturing to do now?
6. Life is giving and receiving: The Dead Sea stagnates and does not have life in it because it just simply only receives and takes. Humans give out carbon-dioxide to plants and receive oxygen back in return and life is sustained. Jesus Christ went on to state emphatically that it is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). Living and existence is enhanced, sustained and perpetuated because of givers and not just takers only.
7. Life is preparation for eternity: If I’m scheduled to travel to Africa from the USA, I prepare for my trip. I don’t just carry my stuff mindlessly and go off to Africa. Life is a journey that ends in eternity. The final destination of everyone is either heaven or hell. Are you presently well prepared for eternity? The visa to Heaven is Jesus Christ, and His Holy Spirit is the preparer of the born again Christian for eternal life.
CONCLUSION: Jesus came to give us life and life abundant (John 10:10). Because of Him, life is better, improved and enhanced. Without Christ, life is hopeless, sorrowful and meaningless. Have a blessed month in Jesus name.
Ade(Gboyega) ESAN
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