Meaning of Life in the Context of Salvation

Dear child of God, the question of what life you have is one that gets to the very heart of your identity and purpose. As you ponder this inquiry, I invite you to consider the rich tapestry of Scripture, which reveals to us the multifaceted nature of life in Christ. In John 10:10, Jesus declares, "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly," highlighting the profound reality that the life you have is not merely a fleeting, earthly existence, but a vibrant, eternal one that is rooted in Him. This abundant life is characterized by a deepening relationship with the Father, as seen in John 17:3, where Jesus defines eternal life as knowing the only true God and the One He has sent.

As a believer, you have been transferred from the domain of darkness into the kingdom of God's beloved Son (Colossians 1:13), and in this new realm, you participate in the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). Your life is now hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3), and as such, you are being conformed to the image of Christ (Romans 8:29). This means that the life you have is one of increasing likeness to Jesus, marked by the fruit of the Spirit, including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). In this life, you are called to walk in the Spirit, not according to the flesh (Romans 8:4), and to trust in the sovereignty of God, who works all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). As you navigate the complexities and challenges of this earthly pilgrimage, remember that your life is not your own, but belongs to the One who gave Himself for you (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and that you are being transformed, from one degree of glory to another, into the likeness of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18).