Why did God create us? Would it not have been less hassle and trouble for Him if we were not around? Think about it. No sin, no rebellion and evil, no wars and devilish behaviour. All would have been Heavenly for Him with no problems and Angels playing the harp and singing Latin hymns. Did God invent Latin? I asked myself and no one answered ... not even the chair. (Reference to Neil Diamond).
Anyway, I decided that God created us out of love. Because He loves us and wanted us to enjoy life on earth. He also gave us freedom to do as we wish; and many chose sin instead. So out of continued uninterrupted love He gave us His Son Jesus to build a bridge and a new relationship with God based on forgiveness and redemption. And He wants us to spend eternity with Him in Heaven; but only if we choose so.
I also thought that God wants us to glorify Him by what we do, what we say, and the way we live.
Then I thought some more. And asked a few questions we should all ask ourselves from time to time.
Do we glorify God in everything we do? Do we present a joyful happy personality to everyone we know? Do we spread hope and peace wherever we go? What do people who know us really think of us? Are they glad to see us again or dread being with us? Do people look forwards to meeting us for the first time; or does our reputation precede us?
So many questions to ask ourselves in an examination of conscience!
Do we bring glory to God's name or are we as welcome as a bulb of garlic at a vampires' party?
At this point the oven "pinged" and the pizza was ready!
But the questions remain to be answered.
...and extra garlic keeps vampires and other away.
ReplyDeleteTrue, but should we keep people away?
DeleteGod bless, Tom.
Garlic? I do not remember even the word growing up, but when I heard folks that eat garlic live longer, I put it in most things I cook. LOL NOW my friend to the words above, yes we love GREAT logic and truth with some humor. Good words to make us think more, you are pretty danged good at that! THANKS
ReplyDeleteSherry * Jack from a cool/cold USA today.
Thank you for your kind words, Jack and Sherry. It is freezing here in the UK. So much so that I open the fridge and stand in front of it to keep warm.
DeleteRegarding what I said above, I see in church so many people looking miserable and obviously a bad advertisement for Christianity. I know we can't all be cheerful all the time; but at the same time we should portray an image that others would want to have. People should envy us and WANT to be Christians. Not see us as a miserable lot.
God bless always, my friends.
Good question. With all the heavenly host of angels, it does make one wonder why God made us.
ReplyDeleteHe hoped we would behave like angels. Instead, look at the world today!
DeleteGod bless you, Barbara.
Those are such critical questions to ask of ourselves, Victor. And yes, garlic is a staple around here with Danny's cooking!
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Yes, questions we should all ask ourselves, Martha.
DeleteGod bless you and Danny.
Unfortunately, these questions leave me lessened. Humbled. An examination is called for!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, questions I often ask myself and no one hears; not even the chair!!!
DeleteGod bless, Mevely.
These questions have been around for years. Are there any answers or are they just questions to ponder, important ones indeed. Thanks, Victor for reminding us.
ReplyDeleteEach person should answer them for themselves. I've tried many times.
DeleteGod bless, Bill.
Love and kindness always. Focus on how we ourselves do that.
ReplyDeleteAmen CM. God bless.
DeleteWe cook with a lot of garlic here.
ReplyDeleteI try to honor and glorify God in all I do. Don't always make the grade but I try. :)
We should continue to try, K. God bless.
DeleteQuerido amigo, cuantas preguntas sin respuesta, yo amo a Dios.
ReplyDeleteQue Dos te bendiga hoy y siempre.
Querido amigo, que tengas un bello fin de semana.
Abrazos y te dejo un besito
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TRANSLATION: Dear friend, so many unanswered questions, I love God.
DeleteMay God bless you today and always.
Dear friend, have a beautiful weekend.
Hugs and a kiss.
Yes Liz; there are so many unanswered questions for us to answer. God bless you always my friend and your family. Best wishes.
It's important for us to think about these things. Thank you for the reminder to be light and salt.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Mimi. Thank you for your kind words as always. God bless you.
DeleteHello Victor: On a fun girl shopping day yesterday the subject of God came up, as we were going in the car, she asked me a question about how did God come up with the way we were created, just think she said, he had to have the heart pumping along with the lings exchanging oxygen for our blood to flow throughout our bodies along with the filtering of our kidneys and liver, the ability to talk walk drive and do many other things at the same time, I find our bodies so amazing, we are a work of art by the best artist in the world, as for the garlic face, I had to giggle, we lived in a duplex, the family downstairs used way too much garlic.
ReplyDeleteSome people are miserable for no reason, some are miserable due to circumstances out of their control, we all should Pray for them.
I hope you are having an amazing week.
Catherine
Indeed Catherine, the way the human body works and the whole of creation is testament to a higher divine Being. Yet many insist on not believing.
DeleteGod bless you and your family; wishing you a great week.
I keep a note on my phone with questions to use as an examination of conscience before Reconciliation. I shall be adding your thoughts to the list.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for such a comment, Kathy. Indeed, we should all ask ourselves such questions.
DeleteGod bless you.
Garlic ... a welcome addition in the kitchen :)
ReplyDeleteSending good wishes for today and the new week ahead.
All the best Jan
Thank you so much, Jan. God bless you and your family; and best wishes always.
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