Biblword 
Why did God create the earth and all that is in it? In short, He did it for His own glory. Let’s review a couple of passages which help demonstrate this: “For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; … Lees meer
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them [enemies], for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) The people of Israel had been traveling for forty years from Egypt to Canaan, the land God had promised them. … Lees meer
“And Joseph said to his brothers, ‘I am about to die, but God will visit you and bring you up out of this land to the land that he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob…. and you shall carry up my bones from here.’” (Genesis 50:24-25) Like his father, Joseph had been through … Lees meer
“Then Jacob called his sons and said, ‘Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you what shall happen to you in days to come.’” (Genesis 49:1) Jacob’s life had been eventful. We read yesterday that he fled from his relatives as a young man. In Paddan-Aram he founded a family that eventually numbered 12 sons. … Lees meer
“God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, that you may become a company of peoples. May He give the blessing of Abraham to you and to your offspring with you, that you may take possession of the land of your sojournings that God gave to Abraham!” (Genesis 28:3-4) Isaac was the … Lees meer
Yes, God loves you. God is the Creator of this world. He created this world so there would be people who could be in a relationship with Him. And one of the people that He had in mind when He created the world, is you. In Isaiah 46:10 we read that God “declares… from ancient … Lees meer
“For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy…” (Ecclesiastes 2:26) Solomon only hints here at what the whole point is of our existence. But let’s make sure we don’t miss the point! He says that if we please God, that is to be our meaning and purpose in … Lees meer
“I got singers, both men and women, and many concubines, the delight of the sons of man….” (Ecclesiastes 2:8) I need to be careful with this one. I’m not saying that women or men are without meaning or purpose at all. I’m just saying that if we seek for ultimate meaning and purpose in human … Lees meer
“I had also great possessions of herds and flocks, more than any who had been before me in Jerusalem. I also gathered for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and provinces…” (Ecclesiastes 2:7-8) Many of us assume that if only we had enough wealth to not have to work, we would be … Lees meer