Three Things We Search For
1. We search for peace. As we have just seen, the whole human race is consumed with a search for inner peace, happiness, and joy. The peace we seek is not merely a nondescript, so-called peace of mind which is blind to reality or comes and goes according to our moods or circumstances. The peace every man and woman seeks is one which will free them from the anxiety and frustrations of life’s distracting conflicts and problems. It is a Peace of soul which permeates one’s entire being, a peace that operates through the trials and burdens of life.
2. We search for purpose. Man is confused and perplexed, wondering where he came from, why he is here, and where he is going. He wants to know if there is truth in this universe- truth which will be like a polar star to guide him and give him meaning. Some speculate that humanity is an accident on this planet. According to their views, man was not put here for a purpose- he just happened. Man has no God-given purpose, and is left to make up his own purpose and meaning in life if he can. But down inside we yearn for something more certain. Even the skeptic searches for truth, for man needs truth as the animals do not- not just the truth of the physical sciences and mathematics, but the truths about his being and why he is here.
3. We search for a relationship with God. At first, Adam and eve had perfect fellowship with god. But they turned their backs on God, substituting themselves at the center of their lives instead of god their creator. Now man is a lost and lonely wanderer upon the earth apart from God. To have a vague knowledge that he exists is not enough. Man yearns to know that he is not alone in this universe, that there is a higher power guiding his destiny. He yearns for a relationship with his creator- even if he does not admit it.
2. We search for purpose. Man is confused and perplexed, wondering where he came from, why he is here, and where he is going. He wants to know if there is truth in this universe- truth which will be like a polar star to guide him and give him meaning. Some speculate that humanity is an accident on this planet. According to their views, man was not put here for a purpose- he just happened. Man has no God-given purpose, and is left to make up his own purpose and meaning in life if he can. But down inside we yearn for something more certain. Even the skeptic searches for truth, for man needs truth as the animals do not- not just the truth of the physical sciences and mathematics, but the truths about his being and why he is here.
3. We search for a relationship with God. At first, Adam and eve had perfect fellowship with god. But they turned their backs on God, substituting themselves at the center of their lives instead of god their creator. Now man is a lost and lonely wanderer upon the earth apart from God. To have a vague knowledge that he exists is not enough. Man yearns to know that he is not alone in this universe, that there is a higher power guiding his destiny. He yearns for a relationship with his creator- even if he does not admit it.
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