“I have come that they might have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)
WSCQ1: “What is the chief end of man?” A: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.”
Translation: “What is the main purpose of human beings?”
Thoughts: The Christian life is not so purposeful that it has no fun. The old saying is, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” We are made to glorify and honor God and find our pleasure in that. I remember the movie, “Chariots of Fire” about Eric Liddell who won the gold in the Olympics. He said, “When I run, I can feel his pleasure.” We can run, skip, jump, play in a way that honors God. Having good, clean fun can honor Him. Calvin talked about sailing on Lake Geneva on Sundays. In fact, if you know you are enjoying your life for God- and not just for yourself- there is even more fun in that! Your work and your chores can also have more meaning if you are doing them to God’s glory but also if you are learning that you may enjoy God’s presence and help in the midst of the work you do. It is not merely an inconvenience. Interruptions can become ways we see God’s providential hand leading us. So whatever you do, know Jesus came to help, to heal, to comfort, to give you life- abundantly. The abundant eternal life does not begin after you die and go to heaven- it begins now.
Prayer: Lord, help me to find you in my life. Help me to find purpose but also joy in my journey.
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