Is There a God?/WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE?

1.THE MEANING OF LIFE

If there is a larger meaning to life, we want to know what it is and to understand our place in it. After all, If God exists (and he does) and we are unaware of it, then we are living without knowing the most fundamental truth in the universe.

The Bible says that God is the Source of all life.  (Revelation 4:11) How can knowing this give our lives meaning? Consider what the Bible teaches on the matter. 

Among all of earth's creatures, humans are unique. According to the Bible, we were created by God to be like him, to reflect his personality. (Genesis 1:27) Furthermore, the Bible teaches that humans can become God's friends. (James 2:23)  Nothing can give our life more meaning than to have such a relationship with our Creator. 

What does it mean to be God's friend? Friends of God can express themselves directly to him. And he promises that he will listen to them  and act in their behalf.  (Psalm 91:15) As friends of God, we can come to know his thoughts on many matters.  This can give us reliable insight into the deepest questions about our lives. 

Next time: Is There a God?/WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? - 2. PEACE OF MIND 

From  the AWAKE! magazine, 2015