March 20 - The Priceless Gifts of Life

"I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10, KJV)

Every moment of our existence is profoundly real and significant. Life is not meant merely for amusement; it is imbued with weighty responsibilities and eternal importance. When we view our journey from this perspective, we recognize our desperate need for divine assistance. Without Christ, our lives are incomplete and fruitless; yet, when Jesus dwelleth within us, we live with a divinely ordained purpose. We come to understand that without the empowering grace of God and His Spirit, we cannot attain the heavenly standard set before us. There is a transcendent excellence of character to be achieved, and as we strive toward this celestial ideal, divine encouragement steadies our minds and quiets the unrest of our hearts in the peaceful rest found in Christ.

How often we encounter souls who are never at peace, who forgo the contentment and serenity that only Jesus can bestow. Many claim the name of Christ yet neglect to embrace the conditions underlying God’s promises. Our Lord beckons us, saying, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30, KJV) The root of much disquiet lies in the failure to learn from the Master, for only the humble and devoted child of God truly experiences the peace of Christ through personal encounter and obedience.

The most treasured gifts in life—simplicity, honesty, fidelity, purity, and unblemished integrity—cannot be purchased or bartered. They are graciously bestowed, accessible to the unlearned and the wise, to every race and station, from the poorest to the mightiest. In the field of life, we are all sowers. The seed we plant, whether of selfish pride, bitterness, or jealousy, will yield a harvest of equal measure. Conversely, those who sow selfless love, kindness, and genuine consideration for others shall reap an abundant, priceless reward.

Let us then live our lives in pursuit of these eternal treasures, trusting in the unmerited grace of our Lord, who transforms our hearts and renews our minds, so that we may reflect His character and live each day for His glory.