I found myself in Deuteronomy yesterday in Church...not that it's what he was talking about at the time, but it's where my eyes wandered to, specifically Deuteronomy 6:24. It's really been on my heart, especially while I'm here in a predominant atheist country, to be on my guard and ready to give the answer behind my Faith. I have always believed what Deut 6:24 says, but I was so glad to find a verse that said it, so it isn't my own words.

"So the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God for our good always and for our survival, as it is today."

It's not that God just wants us to follow His rules just because, but because He wants the absolute best for us, and knows that the only way for that is through Him. I feel like this goes right along with all of Romans 8, that our promise as believers goes beyond just knowing we'll spending eternity in Heaven when we die, but who He promises to be for us while we're here on earth!
If I was asked, who is Jesus to me? He is the provider of Hope in situations when it doesn't make sense, and Peace that passes understanding. He has loved and forgiven me, and shows me how to do this to others. Most importantly, He is my comforter and source of strength in daily situations. This is what He wants for us, to be unconditionally loved, and again the only way for this is through Him.