We were created in the image of God. (Gen 1:27; Col 3:10) We were—each and every one of us—created by God to have and to enjoy a vital relationship with Him. We have the choice of entering into a relationship with Him or not.
The Bible reminds us that every human being has sinned (Rom 3:23). Because God loves mankind, He provided a Savior for us. (Joh 3:16) Jesus is the Savior that God gave us. (1 Joh 2:2; 4:10; Gal 2:20)
The Bible also reminds us that we have the free will to make this choice, even to reject our Savior. (Joh 1:11; 2 Tim 2:12) God has given us the freedom to make our own decisions.
But whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven. (Mt 10:33 ESV)
However, when we accept Jesus as our Savior, He gives us salvation: abundant life as well as eternal life. (Joh 3:16; Rom 10:13)
Jesus said about Himself: The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (Joh 10:10) The life that Jesus provides is an abundant one, full of blessings and benefits. (Ps 68:19: 103:2; 116:12)
The Lord desires to have a daily relationship with each one of us where we experience His presence and trust Him for wisdom, courage, and strength in all situations. With every step that we take, decision we make, conversation we have, and thought that we entertain, the Lord wants to glorify Himself through each one of us. He desires to shine in our lives—with His love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control illuminating our unique talents, traits, and personalities as we walk in obedience to Him. He wants to live in each one of us and through each one of us.
Read your Bible, pray, worship the Lord along with other believers, and obey the Scriptures. As you do these things, the Lord will lead you and teach you how to love Him, serve Him, and to walk in His ways. Listen for His voice, and be sensitive to Him—even as you would be to your spouse—for your relationship with the Lord is your most crucial relationship.
So we were created: 1) for an intimate relationship with the Lord through Jesus Christ; 2) to glorify God through our lives; and 3) to be loved by God and to give Him our love in return.
This is a life of harmony and unity with Jesus Christ—where He is the Captain of our souls. He lovingly charts our journeys, decides on the ports of call, and brings us safely to our destination. All glory to God!
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