“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10
Sometimes it is hard for me to wrap my arms around the fact that God’s desire for me is to experience life to the fullest- regardless of my life situation. God’s desire for me to have life abundantly isn’t based on whether I have had a good or bad day, whether the economy is flourishing or declining, whether I perform well or not. It is not relative to the changes in the stock market, the amount of money I do or don’t make, or whether or not I have a job. God’s desire for us to experience life abundantly transcends all these scenarios.
I don’t always experience life to the fullest and often get distracted by the things of the world- I am a work in progress. But when I do experience this abundant life that God’s Word talks about it is usually in the context of the following:
- Using the gifts God has given me to serve others; this could be talents, time or treasure- it is one of the greatest joys I experience.
- Being surrounded by a community of people who love Jesus. People who are real, transparent, challenging and vulnerable and those who allow me to be the same.
- Being immersed in God’s Word and prayer. Nothing else allows me to experience the Lord in such an intimate way.
I am grateful that whatever circumstance I may be in, both good and bad, the Lord is always offering me something better- life abundantly! I would encourage you to prayerfully examine how this looks in your life and walk with the Lord.
