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.
