Where Do I Start?

That is an interesting question, is it not? Where do we start to find purpose and fulfillment in our lives? It all begins with knowing and loving God! The wise man teaches, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs 1:7). The fear of the Lord means we understand who God is and humble ourselves before Him with proper reverence and respect.

We learn of God from observing nature and all of its amazing ways. Please read Psalm 8 and 19 and consider the teachings of Romans chapter 1. These chapters from God’s Word proclaim what nature teaches one who is willing to learn. We grow in our knowledge of God, how the world was created, and how we came about from the Holy Bible. We see God working with mankind through the ages and His love and provision for us. We see what happens when God is obeyed and what happens when God is disobeyed (Deuteronomy chapters 7 and 8 are good examples of this).

God shows His love for man from Genesis 1 through Revelation 22. The first mention of a coming Savior is found in Genesis 3:15 and of course we all know the beautiful words of John 3:16,17. Romans 5:8 reminds us of how much our awesome loving God cares, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”. How many of us would be willing to give up our only child for people who had mistreated their son in such a despicable way? Yet, Jesus even asked His Father to forgive those who had crucified Him and were mocking Him as He hung on that cross (Luke 23:34)!

Where do I start? Where do we start? By getting to know God through His word and coming to an understanding of how much He cares for us and how much He wants to give us true meaning, purpose, and direction in our lives. It is not found in money, fame, popularity, possessions, or long life. It is only found in total surrender to Jesus Christ!

Where are you dear friend? When we believe and obey the gospel of Christ Jesus and make Him the Lord of our lives, we will truly live now and for all eternity in Heaven with our God! What about you?

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis