New Years Contemplations

Our Lord and God, You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power, because You have created all things, and because of Your will they exist and were created. 
- Revelation 4:11 HCSB

As the often disappointing, frustrating, yet exhilarating 2023…
Which followed the roller coaster of 2022…
Which followed the mystifying 2021…
That followed the now infamous 2020…
... comes to a close and we contemplate all that these four years have encompassed - the hope, the joy, the loss, and the pain - I find myself dwelling on some deeper questions. Questions that can seep into the inner recesses of our mind and soul...

Why are we here... on this earth, in this place, at this time? 

And the answers come flooding to mind with somewhat simple clarity.

We are here to know and glorify God 

We are here to bring forth spiritual fruit. 

We were created to bring glory to God. 

We were created to honor God. 

We were created to bring pleasure to God.

We were created to worship and praise God.

We are here to be a light in a dark world and shine so that others might know God.

As we begin to make resolutions, commitments and vows for the new year, what if we resolve to do those seven things:

* Know and Glorify Him
* Bring Forth Spiritual Fruit
* Bring Him Glory
* Honor Him
* Bring Him Pleasure 
* Praise and Worship Him
* Shine and Be Light 

And perhaps… we are here for such a time as this?

Keep the Faith… Carpe Diem

“If you keep silent at this time, liberation and deliverance will come to the Jewish people from another place, but you and your father’s house will be destroyed. Who knows, perhaps you have come to your royal position for such a time as this.” 
- Esther 4:14 HCSB