The Soul of Life

 

Book of John starts with the most important answer for scientifically inclined human beings. Humans who are more magnetized towards scientific approach tend to live in a delusion that they have a pragmatic view towards life. Whereas, the fact of the matter is; they simply complex their unproven and “waste of time” theories by trying to get too deep into life and how life deals with humans. 

1 Corinthians 2:14
But the natural man receiveth, not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (KJV)
To put this in simple words, until the time a person isn’t filled with the Holy Spirit he won’t be able to understand things created by the God.


John 1:3
All things were made by him, and without him was not anything made that was made. (KJV)

The Bible clearly tells us how the universe and the earth and the planets and everything from mountains to river to humans were being created. Then why to waste our precious time and energy in trying to find out how life began. Instead, put that time and brain in understanding the Word which God has instructed us to follow, i.e. The Bible.

John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (KJV)
The word of the God is from the very beginning. That’s why because of devil’s plan sometimes if we don’t give proper time and attention and we get estranged from the Word of God, i.e. The Bible, however, to suffice our spiritual life and soul we need guidance and instructions which can only be acquired through the regular and thorough reading of the Bible. A crestfallen person can spend a fortune on medicines and for consulting doctor but if he gives ample amount of time in reading the Bible and understanding the Word his negative emotions and feeling would be far off from him.

Our nefarious attitude, which is being influenced by Satan provokes us to flout against the God. But with uncompromising love for Jesus, we can easily extirpate the sinful nature. We have heard “our God is a loving, kind-hearted and merciful God” so many times, but the fundamental question remains the same - Have we ever experienced his loving, kind and merciful nature? The answer to this question rests on one simple thing - OUR OUTLOOK.

If we keep our focus on what we have attained in life and what we have inherited and blessed we would never question God or his existence. However, if our focus is on the things which weren’t meant for us then there is every possibility that we may end up having a confused Faith or simply irresolute Faith.

John 1:5
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. (KJV)
With dawn, the birds start chirping and become happy. Why they become happy and joyful? The answer to this question is because they feel positivity inside them with the light shining and overshadowing darkness. Similarly, when we start believing in Jesus and trusting his will for us, our internal self-becomes happy and joyous. Our spirit experiences the power of the Holy Spirit and the Love of Jesus. In a sense, we come out of darkness, i.e. the negativity which engulfs us, and we start looking at our life enthusiastically.
Depression is a disease which is being deemed more dangerous than Cancer or AIDS. With the latter, a person dies in a stipulated period of time but with the former, a person dies hourly, daily and weekly. Such has been the impact of depression that many families broke, many people committed suicide, hatred is on the constant rise yet hitherto there has been no complete medical solution for this disease. The one and only solution to this life-destroying disease is the spiritual enhancement of a person through Faith in Jesus. Apart from this, there is no complete solution to this, albeit doctors try to fix the disease by some medicines which would give relief for a short period of time but nothing in medical science for a complete solution.
This brings us to an important question - What causes Depression? If you try to find this on the internet you will probably get so many reasons that eventually you will lose track of all the reasons. To understand this tortuous sickness, we need to know the genesis of this sickness. Depression happens because of only two reasons - 1. Hatred and 2. The agony of failure or losing someone and not achieving or succeeding in something.

John 13:34
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
This is the best possible medicine for curing a deadly disease like depression. How did Jesus love us - His love was uncompromising and unbiased, his love was equal for all, his love had no expectations, his love was like no one else’s, his love was limitless and his love had compassion for others. And that is what Jesus wants from us too, Love one another as he loves us.
The Bible gives us the example of faith which can be as small as a mustard seed. However, when that faith starts growing up it becomes as big as a mustard tree in the garden.

Matthew 13:31-32
31. Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
32. Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. (KJV)
We all go through ups and downs in our life. But the one who keeps his faith intact is a winner in the true sense because not only he finds the courage to fight the lows but he finds a place in heaven with Jesus. Many say that in adversities our Faith is tested but in reality, faith is never tested, it’s always our outlook towards God that is being tested. Remember, God, listens to us every time, however his wish and will prevails which we should acknowledge and accept. In the book of John, it’s written that the world did not recognize Jesus.

John 1:10
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. (KJV)
With Jesus everything is possible. This disease “Depression” can’t stand in front of Jesus even for a second however it’s us who allow Depression to not only take over us but govern us. We merely become puppet at devil’s hand. That is why to defeat Satan, keeping Faith in Jesus and nurturing it is of utmost importance. As a human being, we would often be tested, tempted and compelled to conceive that God doesn’t exist or God doesn’t listen to us. We have to be docile while we decode the abundance of knowledge stored in the Bible. That brings us to a question as to how could we be humble, patient and receptive towards God’s Word and His Wisdom and His plans? Answer to this questions is stated in the Bible -

James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Ask God for his knowledge, wisdom, and plans liberally in Prayers. He will suffice our spiritual soul with everything in abundance. Prayers should be done with paramount Faith in Jesus and with an inclination for following his commandments and desires. As mentioned earlier that one of the problems for getting depression is the frustration that creeps in because our wish doesn’t prevail. However, when we get educated enough through the Bible we would understand that it is in our best interest that God’s desire prevails and fulfilled through us.

Proverbs 19:21
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Once we understand and embrace the fact that when His desires prevail over our wishes our overall life ameliorates. That’s why the Bible is such an important tool not only for salvation but for our day to day life. It keeps us motivated enough to understand that God’s plans and desires are the best plans and desires for our life, it makes us understand the importance of keeping our faith steadfast and it suffices our spiritual soul with daily food.