The purpose of life
I was listening to a debate by
two Oxford professors, considering this question – does science explain
everything?
The professor of physics, an atheist,
indicated that we are nothing more than a well evolved bundle of cells. Life has
no meaning , purpose or hope. For him, life beyond this existence is absurd.
The professor of mathematics, a Christian, insisted that the universe is so
well constructed with its mathematical equations etc, that the evidence points
to an intelligent creator. This means
that it was created with a purpose including a purpose for humans. (youtube
link available).
On the level of everyday people,
is there purpose in rising each day, learning, socialising, suffering, giving,
loving, enduring, seeking justice, fulfilling family ?? or is it all
meaningless?
Without God and Jesus Christ as
Lord, yes all is vanity and meaningless ( check out the frustration of the
Bible scientist – Solomon in Ecclesiastes ).
But when we read the narrative of
the Bible, all makes sense.
God created: and the wonder,
beauty, detail, propagation, of the creation fills our minds with awe and
admiration for the one who made all things well.
Sadly the Bible also records the
intrusion of rebellion with the devastation that did and does follow.
So what was the original purpose
of God for humans?
1
as His representative to rule over the creation.
2
As His special creation to connect with God.
Any observing person knows that
these purposes seem distant or lost. Yet they remain relevant today. As
stewards of the creation, we should care for it – the animals, the vegetation,
the environment etc. Not to worship it as mother of all things, but as deigned
for life to flourish.
As spirit capable beings, we
should rise above the mundane, to connect and worship the one who is greater
than all. This is now possible through Jesus Christ our Lord. Then all the
other things will have purpose as well.
May I say to the children who asked
this question – you do matter, you are special, made just like God, to know God
and to love Him forever!
“Seek the Lord while He may be
found, call on Him while He is near” (Isaiah
55)
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