Life in Jesus... What is that?

 How to Find the Meaning of Life in Jesus

 

Do you ever wonder what the meaning of life is? Why are you here? What is your purpose? What is your destiny?

 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many people ask these questions at some point in their lives. They seek for answers in different places and things, such as money, fame, power, pleasure, philosophy, religion, or science. But none of these can satisfy the deepest longing of the human soul.

 

But the good news is, there is an answer to these questions. There is a source of meaning and fulfillment that can satisfy our souls. There is a person who can reveal our purpose and destiny. That person is Jesus.

 

Jesus is the Son of God, who created us and loves us (John 1:1-3; 3:16). He is the image of the invisible God, who shows us who God is and what He is like (Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3). He is the Word of God, who speaks to us and reveals His truth and wisdom (John 1:14; 8:31-32). He is the life of God, who gives us abundant and eternal life (John 10:10; 11:25).

 

But how can we find the meaning of life in Jesus? How can we discover our purpose and destiny in Him? Here are some steps that can help us find the meaning of life in Jesus and follow Him.

 

- Seek Jesus with all your heart. Jesus said that if we seek Him, we will find Him (Matthew 7:7-8). He also said that He is the way to God and to eternal life (John 14:6). To seek Jesus means to desire Him more than anything else, to pursue Him with passion and diligence, to search for Him in His word and prayer, and to follow Him wherever He leads us (Psalm 42:1-2; Jeremiah 29:13; Matthew 13:44-46).

- Know Jesus personally and intimately. Jesus said that eternal life is to know God and His Son (John 17:3). He also said that He wants us to be His friends, not just His servants (John 15:15). To know Jesus means to have a personal and intimate relationship with Him, to trust Him as our Savior and Lord, to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to enjoy His presence and fellowship (John 1:12; Romans 10:9-10; Mark 12:30; Philippians 3:8-10).

- Serve Jesus faithfully and fruitfully. Jesus said that He came not to be served, but to serve (Mark 10:45). He also said that He wants us to bear much fruit for His glory (John 15:8). To serve Jesus means to use our gifts and talents for His kingdom, to do His will and work in this world, to share His gospel and love with others, and to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 25:14-30; 28:18-20; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 4:10-11).

- Glorify Jesus eternally and joyfully. Jesus said that He will come again and take us to be with Him forever (John 14:2-3). He also said that He will reward us according to what we have done for Him (Matthew 16:27). To glorify Jesus means to live for His honor and praise, to worship Him in spirit and truth, to reflect His character and beauty, and to rejoice in His grace and goodness (Romans 11:36; John 4:23-24; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 4:4).

 

The next time you wonder what the meaning of life is, don't look for it in the things of this world. Instead, look to Jesus, the one who can give you meaning and fulfillment. He is the one who can reveal your purpose and destiny. He is the one who can make your life worth living.