WHAT IS LIFE?

 

Thursday, January 4, 2024

 

WHAT IS LIFE?

 

Gen 2:7

7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

 

          What is life in its essence? Man became animated by the breath of God. Interestingly, Strong says that the word “life” as used here is feminine singular but masculine plural. So, man was created and then given the ability to pro-create or reproduce. The life he transfers is a part of that original breath of God.

 

Luke 12:15

15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

 

          What is life in its value? Jesus asked, “what shall a man give in exchange for his soul.” So, life is associated with the spirit and the spirit with the breath of God. In Acts chapter twenty, Paul valued his mission more than his life when he said, “

neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”  Acts 20:21

 

1 Thess 5:9-10

9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

 

          Life never ends. That breath of God first given to man is eternal. The believer will live together with Him. Jesus said, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10

 

John 17:3

3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

 

Thank you, Lord, for abundant life. AMEN