Jesus, The Way To A Better Life - Part Two

Jesus, The Way
Jesus, The Way To A Better Life - Part Two

In our last lesson we looked at the cause of so much unhappiness in this world. We also seen that Jesus leads the way to true happiness and peace by teaching us to seek new goals in life. And finally, Jesus leads the way to true happiness by giving us what we do not expect!

In addition to material things, Jesus provides a form of pure pleasure or happiness:
"These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full." (John 15:11)
What kind of joy is Jesus talking about? A joy that is "unspeakable", unable to describe adequately with words, as Peter tells those Christians who were experiencing terrible persecution:
"whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory," (1 Peter 1:8)
And what about fame? Yes, if we will but follow Jesus and seek to lay up our treasure in heaven by following Him and His words, we will one day experience "fame" that is "out of this world"! Consider these passages which describes what lies ahead for the true disciples of Jesus Christ:
"When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory." (Colossians 3:4)
"When He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed. Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus
Christ." (2 Thessalonians 1:10-12)
"To which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Thessalonians 2:14)
We can look forward to sharing in the wonderful glory (fame) that Jesus Himself will have when He comes again! How much "better" could life get?

The world sets before us goals which many people cannot achieve, and even if achieved, often do not satisfy. As one of the richest men who ever lived once wrote:
"He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver; Nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is vanity." (Ecclesiastes 5:10)
But Jesus places before us goals which can be achieved, and that do satisfy:
All can store up treasure in heaven
All can live for Jesus
And if there is any doubt that doing this brings lasting happiness and a much better life even now, just look at any individual you may know who is truly following Jesus. Outwardly they may be suffering persecution, social ostracism, or physical illnesses; but even then they still have that joy that is full, that peace which is unspeakable.

If you are not happy, if you are not at peace in your heart, if you are looking for a better life, why not let Jesus be "The Way" for you? Let Him take care of your problem of sin, which is the true cause of unhappiness in life! Let Him be your guide in giving you new direction in this life! Let Him be your key to "the good life"! In the following lessons we will explain how or you may contact me personally at:
jnlnewsted@nts-online.net

As Jesus Himself said:
"I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." (John 10:10)

This material is from ExecutableOutlines.com, a web site containing sermon outlines and Bible studies by Mark A. Copeland. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. The outlines were developed in the course of my ministry as a preacher of the gospel. Feel free to use them as they are, or adapt them to suit your own personal style. To God be the glory!