John 10:10When Jesus Christ said he came that we might have life and have it more abundantly, he was talking about every part of our lives. The word "life" here is the Greek word zoe and refers to life in all its manifestations, fullness of life.
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.
Times come with difficulties and challenges. He's told us here that "the thief cometh not but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy." God's adversary, the devil, will try to steal, kill, and destroy. BUT the victory is ours through Christ! The adversary may try to steal your peace, your joy, your confidence in God. He may try to rob your relationships of closeness, or may see to it that you have your things literally stolen from you. None of those things are God's will for you, and so He sent His Son.
But what does that mean to me? What does it mean to you? God has given so many promises that are ours through Christ. Through believing in Jesus Christ, we can receive the everlasting life promised in John 3:16 and become sons and daughters of God. Romans 10:9 and 10 tell us how.
Romans 10:9-10: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
God's Word is full of wonderful promises which He will always fulfill in our lives. He desires that all men be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth. As we walk in the light of God's Word, every aspect of our lives can be more than abundant, with victories in adversity, peace in the midst of turmoil, hope and joy when times are tough.
Romans 8:35-37: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Life more abundant and more than conquerors? Yes, this is a great life to choose! Yes, it's a joy to walk in the light of God's Word--not perfect, but walking.
Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.May you be filled with joy and peace in believing today, knowing that God is a God of hope and His desire for us is life that is more abundant.
