WHAT MAKES LIFE WORTH LIVING?
Jesus said, “…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (Jn. 10:10). What is abundant life? How do you live it? Where do you find it? Perhaps many definitions could be given for the abundant life.
The abundant life could consist of our meditating on the word of God. David said, “…In his law doth he meditate day and night” (Ps. 1:2). It could be remembering that when we were baptized that out past sins had been remitted and that “…If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (1 Jn. 1:7). The abundant life could be seen as a life dedicated to serving others. The Bible teaches “But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant” (Mt. 23:11).
Yet, we must ask the question, is there a key that unlocks the door to the abundant life? Sure there is and the Holy Word of God gives us that key. Are you really missing a part of life? Does your Christianity seem to be drudgery rather than a joy? Here it is! Here is the key! Christ living in us!
“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Eph. 3:17).
“One God and father who is above all and through all and in you all”
(Eph. 4:6).
“…But Christ is all and in all” (Col. 3:11).
“…Christ in you the hope of glory” (Col. 1:27).
With Christ living in us we have no fear for the future nor for today. Jesus taught us to seek his kingdom first and all things will be added to us (Mt. 6:33). Paul said, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:19).
The climax of this is found in the following passage, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20).