A SATISFYING LIFE How to Attain It

9. Enjoying a Satisfying Life-Now and Forever

ABRAHAM, a prominent man of faith in Bible history, left a comfortable life in the prosperous city of Ur.  After staying some time in Haran, he spent the rest of his life as a nomad, living in tents, not having a permanent residence.  (Genesis 12:1-3; Acts 7:2-7; Hebrews 11:8-10) Yet, it is recorded:  "Abraham expired and died in a good old age, old and satisfied."  (Genesis 25:8)  What made his life so satisfying? "He was not just an old man who felt satisfied on his deathbed because of his accomplishments during his lifetime. Abraham was later called "Jehovah's friend" because of his outstanding faith in  God.  (James 2:23; Isaiah 41:8)  It was the meaningful relationship that Abraham cultivated with his Creator that made his life satisfying.

Just as Abraham did some 4,000 years ago, you too can lead a meaningful, satisfying life today if you cultivate  friendship with God. You may be overwhelmed by the thought of being a friend of the Creator of the universe, but it is possible.  How so? You need to get to know him and love him. (1 Corinthians 8:3; Galatians 4:9) Such a relationship with your Creator can make your life rich and satisfying.  

For those who are willing to accept the ransom  sacrifice of Jesus  Christ, Jehovah has provided guidelines for leading a happy life.  (Isaiah 48:17)  Remember, Adam rebelled against God by deciding on his own  what is good and what is bad. Although Jehovah through his Son's ransom sacrifice purchased the human family , giving them a way of release from slavery to sin and death, each individual has to accept the ransom and stop setting his own standard of good and bad.  We must subject ourselves to the laws and principles that God provides for those who accept Jesus' ransom sacrifice. 

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From The Watchtower magazine