So, let’s be honest—we’re all chasing something.
Even if you don’t realize it, you are. You’re chasing this question: What will make me feel alive?
Maybe you’ve never said those words out loud, but the gnaw is still there. If we’re real, most of us have felt it deep down. That itch, that longing. That hope that this—whatever “this” is—will finally make us feel full. Whole. Satisfied.
For some, it’s money. The security, the options it brings. The image it allows us to build.
For others, it’s the thrill—risky behavior, rebellious choices, the kind of thing that makes your heart race. I get that one. That was me when I was younger.
Some of us are always after the next big adventure. That adrenaline fix. That moment when you can throw your arms wide and yell, “Now this is living!”
Others are chasing accomplishments—trophies, promotions, perfect GPAs, Instagram likes, attention from someone cute across the room. And look...those things feel good—for a minute.
But then the high fades, the applause stops, and that ache? It comes creeping back.
I was in my early 20s. Had the house, the new car, the career, the gorgeous wife. I had everything I thought I wanted… and I was still empty, and I was chasing the next thing just to feel okay. Sound familiar?
I was the guy who looked like he had it all together. Success followed me. Adventure? Check. Accomplishments? Plenty. But inside? I was a mess. I was whispering, “God, if You’re real… You better show up, because I’m empty.”
Nothing I chased ever filled me. Not for long, anyway.
Then a friend of my bothers, Jerry, introduced me to Jesus—not religion, not a list of rules. Jesus. Even though I grew up in the church, I only knew the rules and the religion. I soon realized that Jesus didn't come to engrain us into a religions system or rob us of fun, he came to give us abundant life. There is an enemy in this world committed to destroying our lives.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
—John 10:10 (ESV)
Jesus is saying, “Yes, there’s an enemy trying to rob you of life—but I’ve come to give you real, full, abundant life.”
I had been living on empty promises. This job will do it. That relationship will bring wholeness. This success will finally be enough.”
It never was. Because only Jesus can take what’s dead and bring it back to life.
That’s what I—was looking for. Not another thrill. A resurrection.
Jesus didn’t just offer me forgiveness of my sin just so I can go to heaven someday, (though that’s incredible). He offered me life...Now. A fully alive life. A deep, soul-satisfying, peace-saturated, joy-soaked kind of life.
And it started the moment I surrendered.
Taking hold of all that Jesus offered did not happen overnight. I had a lot to unlearn, a lot of junk. But the more I pursued Jesus, the more the emptiness faded. The more peace I found. The more I started feeling truly alive.
And it’s because Jesus did something on the cross and through the empty tomb that changed everything.
Satan — Jesus crushed the power of the enemy who lies, tempts, and deceives.
Jesus didn't just resist Satan—He defeated him. The cross wasn’t a tragedy; it was a triumph. Scripture tells us that in that moment, Jesus "disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him" (Colossians 2:15, ESV).
Satan is real. His schemes are crafty, and his whispers try to make us chase things that will never satisfy. But Jesus made a public spectacle of the enemy. That means the lies that tell you you're not enough, that you'll never find purpose, or that you’ll always be chasing something that’s just out of reach—those lies have already been defeated.
Sin — He broke the chains of shame and guilt and offered freedom.
Yeah, that thing we all stumble over—was crushed by the cross. Romans 6:6 (ESV) says, "We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin."
Sin enslaves us by making promises it can’t keep. It lures us in with a whisper promising pleasure and leaves us with guilt, shame, and chains. But the cross wasn’t just a rescue mission—it was a jailbreak. Jesus came and broke the power of sin over our lives. He set us free.
Romans 8:1-2 reminds us: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.”
Death — He didn’t just conquer the grave; He conquered every dead thing in us too.
The empty tomb wasn’t just a cool party trick. It was the ultimate mic drop. Jesus didn’t just escape death—He conquered it.
1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (ESV) puts it this way: "Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?...But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
This means we don’t just have hope for when we die—we have resurrection power now. We go from spiritual death, numbness, and an endless search for something to make us feel alive. But in Christ, we are born again to a living hope (1 Peter 1:3, ESV). We don’t have to wait for heaven to start living; we start now.
“He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
—1 Peter 1:3 (ESV)
Living hope. That’s what we have. Not dead religion. Not a list of do's and don’ts. A living, breathing Savior offering us a living hope.
And He’s still doing it—right now.
He offers you and me that same resurrection power, that same fully alive life.
There’s no catch. Just surrender.
That was hard for me. I’m a “take the hill” kind of guy. But real peace? Real life? It doesn’t come from striving. It comes from letting go.
And as I’ve let go, I’ve discovered something beautiful:
The pressure to perform? Gone.
The need to impress? Fading.
The joy in the little things? Found it.
Peace in the stillness? Absolutely.
I’m not chasing life anymore—because I’ve found it in Jesus.
Maybe you haven't accepted Jesus yet. You’ve never really known Him and you’re feeling the pull right now. Or maybe you’ve been following Jesus but feel like you’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel fully alive. The emptiness is too loud to ignore anymore.
Wherever you are, Jesus is inviting you into life. Not later. But Now.
Will you invite Jesus in; will your surrender your ways, for a better way?
Want to know how?
Inviting Jesus into your life is the most important decision you will ever make. It’s not about following a list of rules or becoming religious — it’s about beginning a personal relationship with the One who created you, loves you, and gave His life for you. The Bible says in Romans 10:9 (ESV), "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." That’s the heart of it: believing in who Jesus is and choosing to trust Him with your life.
To invite Jesus in, start by acknowledging that you need Him. We all have sin in our lives — things we’ve done that separate us from God. But the good news is that Jesus came to bridge that gap through His death and resurrection. You can simply pray and talk to God, telling Him you believe in Jesus, asking for forgiveness, and inviting Him to be the leader and Savior of your life. There’s no perfect script — it’s about your heart’s sincerity. A simple prayer might sound like this: "Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God. I know I have sinned and need Your forgiveness. I invite You into my life to be my Lord and Savior. Help me to follow You from this day forward."
When you invite Jesus into your life, something powerful happens. The Bible says the Holy Spirit comes to live within you, giving you new life and guiding you. It’s the start of a lifelong journey of growing in faith, learning more about God, and living with the hope, peace, and purpose that only He can give. If you make this decision, it’s helpful to get connected with a church, read the Bible, and surround yourself with others who can encourage you in your faith. Jesus said in John 10:10 (ESV), "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." That abundant, full life begins the moment you open your heart to Him.