John 10:10 - The Abundant Life!
John 10:10 - The Abundant Life!
John 10:10 (KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to
kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that
they might have it more abundantly.
Jesus warns us to be on guard for thieves who will try to rob
us of what God has for us. Jesus wants us to enjoy abundant life
(John 10:10). Since the time of Adam and Eve, people have had to
choose whom to believe. Satan convinced Adam and Eve that forfeiting
their obedience to God would gain them everything. Instead, their
disobedience robbed them of all they had. For the rest of their lives they
experienced only a fraction of the blessings God had intended. Scripture is
replete with accounts of those who forfeited their inheritance as
children of God in order to gain that which was transitory and empty.
The world seeks to convince you that you will find fulfillment
if you adopt its standard of morality for your marriage, raising
your children, advancing your career, or pursuing pleasure. If you
believe this, you will never experience the blessings God intended for
you. Sin brings death (Ro 6:23). It is tragic to listen to the voices
of the world instead of to the One who created life and who wants
you to experience life to its fullest.
Jesus wants you to live your life with security, knowing that
you are a beloved child of God. If you are not experiencing love,
joy, and peace, you have settled for less than what God intends for
you. If you have been making excuses for why you are not experiencing
an abundant and joyful life, determine today to settle for nothing
less than God's best for your life. Stop following the world's way of
finding satisfaction. Instead, listen to the Savior's voice, and you
will find true fulfillment. [Experiencing God Day by Day by Henry and
Richard Blackaby re John 10:10]
The Bible is the most amazing resource for living! Praying is
how we communicate with God; studying God's Word is how He
communicates with us. [The One Year Bible for New Believers]
You've Tried The Rest; Now Try The Best; TRY JESUS!!!