Dear brothers and sisters, today we will discuss the precious gift of life that God has granted us. Life is a divine blessing, a sacred gift from our Creator. From the very beginning, God breathed life into humanity, forming us in His image and bestowing upon us the breath of life. This divine act of creation underscores the immense value that our lives hold in the eyes of God.
God’s gift of life is not just about existing; it’s about living with purpose, love, and grace. Our lives are opportunities to experience God’s love and to share it with others. Every heartbeat, every breath, is a testament to God’s enduring love and mercy. He has a plan for each one of us, a path that He has laid out with care and wisdom. This divine purpose is what gives our lives meaning and direction.
Consider, dear friends, the story of Jeremiah. Even before Jeremiah was born, God had a purpose for him. God said, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” This shows that our lives are not random; they are part of God’s greater plan. Each of us is known and cherished by God long before we take our first breath.
Moreover, life’s value is further highlighted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus came to give us life, and not just any life, but life in abundance. His sacrifice on the cross was the ultimate demonstration of God’s love for us. Through Jesus, we are offered eternal life, a promise that extends beyond our earthly existence. This eternal perspective encourages us to live righteously and to value the lives of others.
In our daily lives, let us remember to honor this gift of life by living in a way that reflects God’s love and grace. Be kind to one another, forgive as we have been forgiven, and strive to walk in the light of God’s truth. Every moment is an opportunity to glorify God and to make a positive impact on those around us.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about God’s gift of life.
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, to kill, to destroy: I am come that they might have life, that they might have it more abundantly”
— John 10:10
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live”
— John 11:25
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me”
— John 14:6
“This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent”
— John 17:3
“In him was life; the life was the light of men”
— John 1:4
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”
— John 3:16
“But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life”
— John 4:14
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life”
— John 5:24
“Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; he that believeth on me shall never thirst”
— John 6:35
“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water”
— John 7:38
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life”
— John 8:12
“Every good gift every perfect gift is from above, cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning”
— James 1:17
“God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the fowl of the air, over the cattle, over all the earth, over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earthSo God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male female created he themAnd God blessed them, God said unto them, Be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, subdue it: have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the fowl of the air, over every living thing that moveth upon the earth”
— Genesis 1:26-28
“The Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; man became a living soul”
— Genesis 2:7
“Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, not we ourselves; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture”
— Psalm 100:3
“As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourishethFor the wind passeth over it, it is gone; the place thereof shall know it no more”
— Psalm 103:15-16
“Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: thou renewest the face of the earth”
— Psalm 104:30
“Thy hands have made me fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments”
— Psalm 119:73
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord : the fruit of the womb is his reward”
— Psalm 127:3
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s wombI will praise thee; for I am fearfully wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; that my soul knoweth right well”
— Psalm 139:13-14
“Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them”
— Psalm 139:16
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore”
— Psalm 16:11
“For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light”
— Psalm 36:9
“For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, hast crowned him with glory honour”
— Psalm 8:5
“Thou turnest man to destruction; sayest, Return, ye children of men”
— Psalm 90:3
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations”
— Jeremiah 1:5
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service”
— Romans 12:1
“For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)”
— Romans 5:17
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”
— Romans 6:23
“If Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousnessBut if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you”
— Romans 8:10-11
“Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, breath, all things”
— Acts 17:25
“Killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses”
— Acts 3:15
“Thus saith God the Lord , he that created the heavens, stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, spirit to them that walk therein”
— Isaiah 42:5
“I have made the earth, created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, all their host have I commanded”
— Isaiah 45:12
“For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, the souls which I have made”
— Isaiah 57:16
“But now, O Lord , thou art our father; we are the clay, thou our potter; we all are the work of thy hand”
— Isaiah 64:8
“The spirit of God hath made me, the breath of the Almighty hath given me life”
— Job 33:4
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end”
— Ecclesiastes 3:11
“I call heaven earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life death, blessing cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou thy seed may live”
— Deuteronomy 30:19
“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, that are in earth, visible invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, for him”
— Colossians 1:16
“Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die”
— Ezekiel 18:4
“The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death”
— Proverbs 14:27
“The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil”
— Proverbs 19:23
“For whoso findeth me findeth life, shall obtain favour of the Lord”
— Proverbs 8:35
“For to me to live is Christ, to die is gain”
— Philippians 1:21
“He said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha Omega, the beginning the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely”
— Revelation 21:6
“Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?”
— Malachi 2:10
“Thou, even thou, art Lord alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, all things that are therein, the seas, all that is therein, thou preservest them all; the host of heaven worshippeth thee”
— Nehemiah 9:6
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”
— Ephesians 2:10
“That ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness true holiness”
— Ephesians 4:24
“That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life”
— Titus 3:7
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, gave himself for me”
— Galatians 2:20
“For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting”
— Galatians 6:8
Conclusion
The Bible teaches us that life is a magnificent gift from God, underscored by verses such as Psalm 139:13-14, John 10:10, and James 1:17. These scriptures reveal the intentionality and love with which God creates each life, inviting us to cherish and respect it. From this topic, we learn the importance of recognizing life as a divine blessing and the value of living it with gratitude, purpose, and reverence. By embracing this perspective, we can apply these lessons in our daily lives by nurturing our relationships, practicing kindness, and using our time and talents to glorify God. Understanding life as God’s precious gift encourages us to lead lives that reflect His love and grace, ultimately bringing us closer to Him and enriching our earthly journey.