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John 10:10 - The Abundant Life!John 10:10 (ESV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.John 10:10 (AMP) The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). INTRODUCTION The life Jesus gives is abundantly richer and fuller. It is eternal, yet it begins immediately. Life in Christ is lived on a higher plane because of his overflowing forgiveness, love, and guidance... Abundance of life points to depth of living now and length of living in eternity. It is not only life as good as it can be, but also life beyond what we can imagine!... It is clearly not, however, a life that denies problems and pain. Rather, it is a life that faces them and makes use of them. Instead of letting us focus on the ups and downs of life, Jesus takes us deep into life itself, where there is a calm center even in the storm. [Life Application Commentary] COMMENTARY PEARL To the believer, Christ is the resurrection and the life. In our Saviour the life that was lost through sin is restored; for He has life in Himself to quicken whom He will. He is invested with the right to give immortality. The life that He laid down in humanity, He takes up again, and gives to humanity. "I am come," He said, "that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." "Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." "Whoso eateth My flesh, and drinketh My blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day." John 10:10; 4:14; 6:54. To the believer, death is but a small matter. Christ speaks of it as if it were of little moment. "If a man keep My saying, he shall never see death," "he shall never taste of death." To the Christian, death is but a sleep, a moment of silence and darkness. The life is hid with Christ in God, and "when Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory." John 8:51, 52; Col. 3:4. [DA 786-787] COMMENTARY Nothing on this earth will ultimately satisfy the thirst in the human soul. Yet in a world that constantly compares everything, we oftentimes feel like we're missing out or falling short. For you, is this a job? A relationship? Money? In John's gospel, however, we read that the Enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy (10:10). He wants to steal your contentment by always highlighting what you're lacking. But that's not the end of the story. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, also comes. And when He does, He brings with Him new life. And not just life, but life to the full! For those of us who have been brought to spiritual life, that means we have everything we need. We can experience a godly fullness that counteracts every feeling of want and lack from the Enemy. Today, you, too, can declare what David boldly said in Psalm 23. "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" (v. 1 NKJV). You can live a lifestyle characterized by contentment and fullness. Lord, thank You that You are the Good Shepherd. I gratefully embrace Your fullness of life, and I find contentment in You today. [Grace and Glory by Louie Giglio] LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY John 10:10 - The Abundant Life! https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240401-0908.html https://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20221008-0857.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20211015-0948.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190715-0829.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20180920-1028.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20180610-1101.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170124-0939.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160820-1924.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2013/20130527-2226.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2009/20090825-1337.html 1 John 5:11, 12 - Blessed Assurance. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2023/20230125-0942.html LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT https://abible.com/links/ |