This week I handed a business card to someone inviting them to check out this web site. His response was that he had seen signs posted around town, but he had thought the sign said “Seeking Gold in Boro.” I couldn’t help but chuckle to think that possibly individuals had checked out this web site hoping to find a hidden a gold mine in Springboro or a resource to make cash by trading in their golden jewelry. My hope is that anyone seeking gold will not be disappointed by this web site, but instead be reminded that seeking God is of much greater value! One of the first followers of Jesus Christ named Peter, wrote his life experience as follows: For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. 1 Peter 1:18-21 TNIV
Can you identify with these inspired words from the Bible? A meaningful life is not found through the pursuit of possessions, pleasure, prestige, or popularity. Instead, a truly meaningful life is found in seeking a personal relationship with God.
The good news is that a personal relationship with our Creator is possible because of what Jesus accomplished on the cross. His willing sacrifice enables the seeker of God to draw near a holy God. And Jesus’ victory over death in the resurrection enables the seeker of God to have confidence and hope for the future. Now … that is valuable good news!!
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