Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Only through God, as revealed in the Bible, do we understand the meaning of life. He not only created everything seen and unseen, he also created human beings. He resurrects his believers on the last day. Resting is a sign of peace and trust. If we serve others with the intent of personal gain, the chances of them continuing the chain of service is unlikely as the reputation of service becomes damaged to them. The Apostle Paul said “we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” (Ephesians 2:10). Before digging too deep, it’s good to define an important term in this question: what is “meaning”? Oddly enough, a textbook definition like the above actually has the opposite effect of what we are looking for in these times. And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”. Even if believers die on this earth, they will live with him forever. Part of our purpose in life is to use this empowerment to sustain life through stewardship, including caring for our children and the earth. Enjoy - After God worked tirelessly with creation, Genesis 2:2 says that God rested upon completion. Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.” Albert Camus, 20th century philosopher. 2. Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created human beings in his own image.” Identifying ourselves with God is awfully difficult to do if we have not explored the character of God first. Genesis 1:1 gives us a powerful image of the Creator who created the heavens and the earth. Christianity.com is a member of the Salem Web Network of sites including: Copyright © 2020, Christianity.com. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:16,17). Rest enables us to move forward and enjoy things. His comfort comes through the spiritual presence, which has the power to impact our mental and physical presence. The reason they don’t get it is because they don’t understand telos of people. God often uses aspects of our personality, our skills or talents, and the environment we live in to orchestrate opportunities for conversations and relationships that point to Him. Life is such a loaded word. Google the question “what is the meaning of life”, and you will get as many answers as there are philosophies. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.” Joseph Campbell, 20th century Comparative Religion Scholar, “For me life is continuously being hungry. But Jesus promises to give the light of life (in other words “the meaning of life”) to those who follow him. God is a comforter because of His nature as a Father, which is to respond to us and guide us through these disciplines so we can then use them to comfort others. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! We have this intrinsic, burning desire to know what we are made to do, but before can get on board, we need to understand why we are here. Jesus encapsulates the meaning of life in John 8:12. Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Is a good life defined by accomplishments or possessions? Until we find our purpose in Christ, we will forever be knocking around in the darkness in the world. When posing the question “What is the chief end of man?,” it answers, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.” The Confession addresses the heart of what our purpose is in life: God. Thankfully, the meaning of life is not a mystery for the Christian. If we do it this way, we miss out on the wonderful opportunity to start a fire in someone through relationship building. We can be productive and comforting as well by taking the first step in a broken relationship or encouraging someone. In the book The Outward Mindset by the Arbinger Institute, the way to implement an outward mindset, which is to serve others, is found in the acronym S.A.M. If only it was this easy, right? It isn’t sacrifice (Jesus did that), it isn’t religious practice, and it isn’t fame. By Brandon Clay We seek to answer this question: What is the meaning of life? Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. The more we act according to God's example, in service to others, the closer we will feel to Him. God is a comforter. For the wicked, unbelievers will bring glory to God through judgment by being objects of his wrath for eternity. Our first time hearing about God probably did not come to us through the above mentioned harsh evangelism. He had the ability to see from beginning to end, and He made His vision reality. He constantly moves forward and everything is done for a reason. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer.” Arnold Schwarzenegger, Former Governor of California, Actor, “You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. For the wicked, unbelievers will bring glory to God through judgment by being objects of his wrath for eternity. Philosophers sometimes refer to the concept of ‘meaning’ as ‘telos’ (τέλος) from the Greek word signifying “end, purpose, or goal.” For instance, the ‘telos’ of a car is to bring you from one place to another place in a reasonable amount of time. What is the meaning of life? God is productive. The reason is simple: in their darkness, they cannot see the telos of life, God himself. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. God the Father gives us the example to follow; we are called to rest in Genesis 2, which is a blueprint for continued productivity. There has to be more, though. God says, “It is the same with my word. Kyle Blevins is the sole contributor to the blog, REDIRECTED, which focuses on rediscovering purpose through love. We are commanded to love God and to love others. In both cases, God’s declares the purpose or meaning of your life. Is it about our contributions or our children? Os assuntos mais pesquisados no Google sobre Deus, Religião, Fé, Bíblia. Our purpose on this earth is to follow God and enjoy Him and to spread the good news about Him to others. Your email address will not be published. This is where He teaches us that all the commandments are covered by two: “Love the Lord with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself.”. It says those are “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” This fruit enables us to live as examples and to serve others. He is the light of this life. But it’s not that confusing from a Biblical perspective. The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.2. Knowing we belong to God, and wanting to share that grace and truth with others, is when we feel most alive. There’s nothing that exists (apart from himself) that he did not create. It says, “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.” Jesus taught us that if we aim to find our life, we must lose it. (noun).1. Isaiah 55:11 is a common scripture that reveals this part of God’s character. That must be at least a part of it. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. There are records of Christians going out shouting at people, accusing people, blaming people, misrepresenting people and places, and proudly overpowering people, all in the name of evangelism. Psychoanalyst Carl Jung wrote, “Really, I don’t know what the meaning or purpose of life is, but it looks exactly as if something were meant by it.” Novelist Joseph Heller said he had no answers to the meaning of life “and no longer want to search for any.”. God declares the purpose for creation. Meaning and destiny are found in Jesus Christ. As for serving the world, simply saying hello to someone or giving them a compliment could change their whole outlook on life. What Does it Mean ‘Be Anxious for Nothing’? The textbook definition of “life” is written as: Life. For the wicked, God gives futility and a destiny of destruction. Jesus demonstrated a servant’s heart in the way He taught, His demeanor with children and the poor, and of course, by giving His life as a ransom for many. Whether we are reconciled to him and headed to heaven (the righteous) or we are under his wrath and headed to hell (the wicked); God has given each of us a purpose for our lives. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The reason we were made is for God’s glory. I’m just traveling through this world. Jesus gives this great direction for effective prayer in Matthew 7:7-8 that guides us to “keep on asking, keep on seeking, and keep on knocking, for everyone who seeks will find.” When we are searching for meaning in life, we can S.E.E.K.