Man's Most Innate Need

After the message yesterday my interest was raised on the passage of
scripture that was presented to the congregation. John ch15 v1-17.(
Vine and the Branches) So I continued to read and study this area of
the bible and several devotions created around this passage as well.
This one I found in my study bible and want to share.

"A Man's Most Innate Need" by Patrick Morley
What do you think is man's greatest need? Someone recently mentioned
they would like their tombstone to read, "He made a difference".
Whether we speak of achieving our full potential, or only of surviving
to the next paycheck, men invariably talk about their need to be
significant. A man's most innate need is his need to be significant -
to find purpose and meaning..... The difference in men is in how we go
about satisfying our need to be significant. Some men, eager for the
spoils of this life, pursue significance by gratifying only their own
ambitions. Others, trained by the Scriptures, find it in obeying God.
How we answer the questions, "Who am I?" and "Why do I exist?"
determines how we pursue our significance. Our answers divide us
succinctly into two groups: those who pursue significance in
appropriate ways and those who pursue significance in inappropriate
ways. Our desire to satisfy this need can take us close to or far
away from the things of God.
Authentic, lasting significance is hid with Christ. Jesus said, "I am
the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me an I in him,
he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing" (john15:5)
That is to say, a man cannot find significance in any lasting way
apart from Christ. So, if a man is in Christ, and submitted to God's
plan and purpose, then he can satisfy his greatest need in a way that
endures.

Chose an appropriate way today to satisfy your needs. He is waiting for you!

Have a great Monday!

We are at the House of Hope Summer fest this Saturday 4pm. Hope to
see you all there!

Love you all,
Jonny