Why was I Born?

What person has not asked, “Why was I born?” “What purpose do I have on this earth?” we all have questions about life. Many look for answers in the wrong places—and they find more questions.
Some look for the answer in drugs only to become dependent on them. Some seek the answer in material possessions only to find that they must be updated and replaced.
We deceive ourselves into thinking that man will successfully work out all his problems.
The common denominator of young and old seems to be disillusionment. People are not really happy.
God wants us to know the “why of life.” So He gave us a Book and then He gave His Son to tell and also to show us about life. Jesus came to bring the abundant life (John 10:10). Christ gives meaning to life. How does He do that?
First He gives us purpose. Everything has purpose. Everything happens for a reason. That reason may not be readily apparent to us but God does have a reason. Each tool has a specific purpose. So God created man with a purpose. To each He gave special talents to use for His honor and glory. When we are fulfilling God’s purpose for us, things go well, but when we are outside that purpose, things do not go well.
Jesus gives us peace. He said, “Peace I leave with you.” (John 14:27) that doesn’t mean Christians won’t have problems. The difference is that Christians have someone who will help them with their problems.
Jesus gives us power through His spirit. The Holy Spirit energizes us with a new power. This happens when we are born again into the family of God. The caterpillar is an ugly hairy worn that cannot fly until it is born again as a butterfly. We too, are powerless until we are born again.
Christ gives us pardon. The thing that keeps us from God is sin. Sin separates, “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” With His blood Jesus paid our sin debt on the cross.
Do you want purpose in life? Do you want peace? Do you want power over life? Do you want pardon from your sin? All of this can be yours if you but turn your life over to Christ. Give your heart and life to Him. “Fear God and keep His commands for this is the whole duty of man.”