Why…
GOD WANTS US!!!
While it is beyond our understanding, that is by far the best
reason to come to Him.
In His love for us though, He has provided many benefits for us in this
relationship with Him…..
1. Eternal Life – this is
the one you hear about most from so many Christians. It makes sense because
from our human point of view it is the most pressing – will we spend the rest of eternity in heaven or in hell? While this is
so important, it is sometimes hard to really relate to, as we have a hard time imagining
eternity. As you’ll see in the next few, God brings us many other benefits
right now.
2. 
Purpose, direction, and meaning – the Bible says in Ecclesiastes 1:14 “I have seen all the
things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after
the wind.” I don’t know about you, but I want to do something with my life that counts! When we are a follower of Jesus
Christ, He, as our maker, gives us our reason for living. He tells us what we
should be doing. And I’ll tell you, it is NOT a boring, suburban,
sleep-go-to-work-watch-TV kind of life! Later on I will talk about the 5 purposes that God has called us to do.
3. Grace to pull you through life – with all the bad things that happen in life, we sometimes
get way too much of a mind-over-matter perspective. We stay out of trouble and
accomplish the things we need to do simply by deciding to do those things (or
so we think). While good decisions are hugely important in how we will go
through life, God’s grace gives power that
our decision-making or effort never could. Our relationship with God is initiated by believing what God has done for us and accepting His grace, and our everyday lives are then
powered by His grace as well. Galatians 3:3 says “Are you so foolish? After
beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human
effort?”
God’s grace makes it happen!
4. Practical guidance – the Bible is chock-full-o-good advice to help us through life. God
gives us very useful advice on relationships, marriage, parenting, money, life decisions, and other things. It is not some
abstract book that doesn’t really mean anything practically. The Bible shows us
how to live a balanced, healthy life, and
then God’s grace and power make it
happen!
5. 
Sonship to the Almighty God of the Universe – imagine being adopted by a king. Suddenly, you belong to a family that is the most wealthy and
powerful in the land. Your future is now secure. With God, it is so much greater than it would be with any earthly king.
God is the Creator of the Universe! He is all powerful! He is all knowing! He
is everywhere at all times! His name in the Old Testament, Yahweh, means “I
AM”. We cannot define
God – He just IS. But He is also a Being Who loves us and calls us His children.
Wow!