Understanding Gods purpose.

Seeking Gods purpose

The Bible encourages us to read it, and one of its primary purposes is to reveal the character of Yahweh. God is spirit, yet also a person like us. In life, the more time you spend with someone, the better you get to know them. You learn what they like, dislike, love, and hate. Without this understanding, we can't truly know someone.

Reading and studying the Bible is highly enriching, and its stories are fascinating. Through these real-life stories, God gradually reveals himself to us.

What is God's purpose,

What does he desire,

How and why does he make himself known to us

In Genesis, it is depicted that God created the heavens and the earth, along with everything that ensued, and said : 'It is good'. After preparing the earth, God formed man in His own image. He granted us dominion over all living beings. Thus, from the beginning, God blessed man as His image bearer, provided us with a livable/habitable home, and elevated us above all other creatures.

God's primary aim is to provide us with a life that is both sustainable and desirable, one we naturally wish to preserve and always protect. A life driven by purpose is a blessing , yet ultimately, God desires to grant us even more blessings, which is

Eternal life. Life on earth appears to be merely a prelude to what lies ahead, as God has set us on a path toward excellence. [Romans 8:30] The Bible supports this, mentioning that the redeemed will possess an imperishable body [1 corinthians 15: 53] in a perfect environment. Surely, this must be a greater state than what we currently experience. Reflecting on these ideas, we see that God is a giver of life and wishes to bestow more blessings abundantly in the future.

This appears to be God's purpose, as he ultimately wishes to continue giving abundant life. But why? Why did he create us, place us in this earthly experience in a small corner of the universe, and a promise us eternal rewards? The answer isn't entirely clear, but perhaps it is God's desire to expand his family beyond Angels. Isn't this a desire that God has already instilled in our hearts? To marry, feel loved, have children, and grow our own families? Isn't this the essence of our deepest happiness? Perhaps it is God's desire as well. We know angels were created first to worship, glorify, and serve as messengers, but we also know that redeemed humanity will be above angels and will judge them, as stated in [1 Corinthians 6:3]. I'm certain Paul refers to the judgment of fallen angels. So, it seems we will also be granted significant authority in the afterlife.

We understand God's purpose and his intentions, but how does he achieve them? He selects his son, Jesus Christ, as the bridge between heaven and earth. Some people dislike the idea that we are born into a fallen world and need a savior's sacrifice, yet it remains true. Salvation is a divine act beyond our understanding. Personally, I can't fully grasp it; I simply feel in my soul that it is absolutely perfect in every aspect.

Thus, God offers us the son, through grace and love. [mark 10:45]

We now understand that God has a magnificent purpose in giving us abundant life in this world. Nothing we have achieved or invented can remotely compare to what God has already provided, serving as undeniable evidence of a divine creator. Additionally, we recognize God's wish to expand His family beyond Angels, and He has shown us the way to redemption through His son, Jesus Christ—a divine act of mercy and unconditional love.

In Genesis, God creates and declares, "It ~Is ~Good." We need a good God because, in His perfection, He never breaks a promise or forgets a prayer, and He works in mysterious ways beyond our understanding. A good God ensures that no matter how bleak the world seems or what your situation is, He remains good. It’s impossible to approach Him with a negative attitude, but if you seek Him sincerely, you will find Him. Consider the two thieves on the cross: one mocks Him, saying, "If you’re the Christ, save yourself," while the other pleads, "Remember me, Lord, when you come into your kingdom." Jesus assures the latter, "Today you will be with me in paradise" [Luke 23:43].

Which thief are you?