Dear Editor,
Life is short and that is why we must know the meaning of life to live it to the best of our ability. We have to know our purpose in life to place the value on it. This is our purpose in life. Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. In other words, our purpose in life is to know God. It is not to seek riches or become a lover of pleasure.
This past week quite a few distinguished people died in St. Maarten. And our sympathy goes out to their families. People give their sympathy and state may they rest in peace. But the question we should ask ourselves is: Did we as human beings give them love while they were alive, and if we loved them did we ask them to seek God? Because God is love.
Come to think of it, I am guilty of that also. We know people, we eat and drink with them and hold many discussions, but do we ever ask them to seek and get to know God first? Did we tell them how much we love them? The family is the nucleus of a country; when the family disintegrates, the country disintegrates.
Parents, husbands and wives, love your children, sacrifice yourselves for your children and not the other way around. Love like you were never hurt! If you made mistakes, correct them if you can. Never be afraid to ask for forgiveness. God and Jesus forgive as much as possible because our purpose in life is to serve Him. Do not bring people flowers when they die but give them love and as many flowers while they are alive.
The conclusion is, our purpose in life is to seek and know Jesus Christ first and serve Him and then to love one another. If we did not do that, we have wasted our lives. To qualify for everlasting life which only Christ can give is to repent of our sins so that we will be found righteous in His sight. For that is the only way we can overcome death. Then we do not need to say rest in peace. But we will be able to tell our loved ones who die, “See you until Christ returns so we can live forevermore in joy in eternity.
The Patriot Miguel Arrindell
