The Question Is...

Man is by his very nature an inquisitive being. From the time we are able to speak, we are full of questions (even if we don't always ask them out loud), driving some of our parents crazy! I think it is safe to say, however, that there is no area of curiosity greater than when it comes to our existence, purpose, and its relation to our universe.

Burning question #1 used to be: is there a GOD? Wrong question. Why? "The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; Their voice is not heard." (Psalm 19:1-3 NASB, see also Romans 1:18-20) Burning question #2 used to be: does HE love me? Another wrong one. Why you ask? "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8 NASB, see also Ephesians 2:1-10). In light of all this love that has been demonstrated toward us, what should be our response? "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. Love your neighbor, even as you love yourself."

What does He require? Faith, love, and obedience. None of these are possible in our own strength, but He has provided the means where we can make the impossible, possible. What makes it possible? God's grace. His grace empowers us to abide in Christ, and live lives of faith that are pleasing to Him, causing Him to be glorified.

The correct question instead: is GOD pleased with me? If we don't ask the right questions, we are always going to come up with wrong answers.