His Precious Gift!

LIFE is a precious gift for which we should continually thank our Heavenly Father. God is the Creator and Originator, the Renewer and Transformer, and the Maintainer and Sustainer of LIFE. He did not create LIFE with the intent of just sitting back to see what it did. By His Divine power God has provided all that is necessary for it to continue. ( 2 Peter 1:3)

One of the psalmists noted…
“I will never forget YOUR PRECEPTS, for BY THEM YOU HAVE GIVEN ME LIFE.” ( Psalm 119:93 ESV)

Jesus stated…
“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is of no avail. THE WORDS THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO YOU ARE SPIRIT AND LIFE.” ( John 6:63 ESV)

The Divine commands we have received from our Creator and Savior are practical LIFE-GIVING principles. The Word of God provides a proper understanding of the purposes for our LIFE. The Word helps us understand how to make the most of LIFE, enjoying it and living it to the fullest. ( John 10:10) Holding firmly to the “Word of LIFE” ( Philippians 2:16) aids us in taking the LIFE God has granted us and making it something glorifying to Him. And to have this TRUE LIFE we need to be willing to live it His way!

After Jesus’ statement above, we have the following declaration from Peter.
“Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? YOU HAVE THE WORDS OF ETERNAL LIFE,’” ( John 6:68 ESV)

The LIFE God has in mind for us is not merely for now, but for eternity. In His Divine power He brought LIFE into existence. In His omniscient wisdom He has revealed how that LIFE is to be best lived. And linked to His eternal presence He has provided us with the hope of LIFE for an eternity with Him. May we take hold of the TRUE LIFE only He can provide.

Have a great day ENJOYING LIFE GOD’S WAY!
Carl

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