THE ABUNDANT LIFE !

According to John 10:10, the thief (ol' devil) comes to steal, kill and destroy.  What about that don't I understand?  I've seen it happen in the lives of relatives, friends and celebrities and pastors and those in the pew.  We all in small or large ways, gamble that it won't happen to us, know one will know, or the idea that I'm not hurting anyone.  Yet our reputation, relationships and possible rewards may be stolen or destroyed. We lose our joy and peace because we've lost our careers and families, sold for a bowl of temporary poor judgement, resulting in a ruined life stolen by that con man/ thief; the devil himself.

We also observe the purpose as well as result of the alternative decision of  becoming a believer, trusting in the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.   The result is the abundant life experienced now, and for eternity!


Many believe abundant living is only found in ares of good health, finances and number of friends.  We know it is not found in your condition but in your awesome spiritual position or  place as a disciple or believer, as you are seen by God;  in Christ.

The person experiencing abundant life sees Him as:

1. FOR US.- We know the Bible says that all have sinned and the wages of sin is death.  We then have a problem!  But Paul wrote that  He has made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin. that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.  He has died in our place for us.  John wrote; "By this we know love because He laid down His life for us.-1John 3:16  you can look up or may know John 3:16.
2. We are IN HIM..- Jesus sits at the right hand of God; as you trust in Him God sees you-In Him.  Please look at the first and second chapters of Ephesians  to again see that no matter our condition in this world, our position is the true abundant life, "In Christ".
3. He is WITH US.- Jesus said "I am with you always."  Psalm 39 asks; "Where can I go from your presence? If I ascend into Heaven you are there;if I make my bed in Hell you are there!  and else where in Psalm 23:" If I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me."

Are you letting the thief in to steal from you, destroy you?  Or  are you SECURE in peace with God, through faith in Christ which is the abundant life!

"How precious is your steadfast love O God!  The children of men take refuge and put their trust under the shadow of your wings.  They relish and feast on the abundance of your house, and you cause them to drink of the stream of your pleasures.  For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light." Psalm 36: 7-9.

NOW THAT'S LIVING!