In the present age of overwhelmingly
rapid scientific advances and increasing economic and social affluence, there
exist certain needs which have been around since the beginning of the human
race – needs such as a sense of ultimate purpose, love and security, lasting
inner satisfaction and peace. External stimuli, such as drugs, money, material
possession or recognition of others, may supply temporary satisfaction of these
desires. But lasting satisfaction (a contentment and sense of meaning that
remains even if the external circumstances are stripped away), must come from
within.
Jesus said, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me
shall not hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst." (John 6:35) When Jesus enters our lives, He makes us complete persons,
not dependent upon temporary stimuli for our fulfillment. When He enters into
us, He brings a sense of ultimate purpose, a reason for being, and satisfies
our deepest longings and needs for true, lasting love and security.
Jesus also promises to give direction in
whatever situation we find ourselves. (John 14:26). The infinite God who
created the universe is certainly creative and wise enough to deal with our
current needs. Jesus made a profound statement on the relevancy and authority
of His Word when He claimed, "Heaven and earth will pass
away, but My words will not pass away." (Mark
Will you come to Jesus now, admitting
you are empty-handed, to get your deepest needs met?
Please repent and ask Him to come into your life today. Begin this wonderful
relationship and adventure with the living God now. Do not put it off. You have
no idea what may happen to you tomorrow. You could die tonight, head into a
Christ-less eternity in hell, and be forever separated from God and His
goodness. Do you really want that?