How
grateful are you to reach the year 2021? Do you think you have made it because
of luck? Well, not really! It is merely because of God’s mercies. If you
consider the data of 2017, it records nearly 150, 000 people died each day
around the world for various reasons. It would definitely be much more in 2020
compared to the previous years. It is a privilege to find ourselves still
surviving. As quoted before, you are richer than 93% of people, not in money
but in time. Of 108 people who have lived throughout history 93% of them are
dead. You have what every king, queen, pharaoh, CEO and celebrities of the past
would give all their wealth for - Life. Does this excite you? Many who tried
their best to be alive have failed. Let us learn to be grateful to the God
almighty.
The problem with humans is they increasingly become ungrateful to God. Generally, people think they are self-made and succeed by their talents, money and power. Many assume God operates in their terms just for the simple reason they give their offerings for the survival of the so-called holy places, be it a temple, mosque or Church etc. It may not make much sense to them. Don’t forget your survival is a miracle and do not get lost merely in celebrating the New Year in a godless way. We have millions of reasons to be thankful to God. Be thankful to the creator and find the reason and purpose for your existence.
The top reason that we exist is to know God and know the purpose for our living. As Mark Twain puts it beautifully, “Purpose in life is far more important than property or possessions. Having more to live with is not substitute for having more to live for. The two greatest days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.”.
There
are many who say, “I have the ability to decide for myself. Why I should depend
on a God what I can decide by myself.”. Again, they are mistaken. Let us not
forget we are finite in nature. The Bible says, “Man’s steps are ordained by
the Lord, how then can man understand his way?”. You need a God to unfold
the surprises and the purpose of your living.
An
author of one of the books in the Bible states, "Thy word is a lamp
unto my feet, and a light unto my path.". Your path is illuminated by
the direction you find from the word of God. You may want to download an online
Bible in your preferred language. Download here
Jesus promised abundant life and eternal life, when we acknowledge the divine provision by confessing our wretchedness (sinful nature) to God and choose to live a life worthy for God and to the people in our society.
Blessed New year 2021!
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