“The thief comes only to steal and
kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly.”
When is the last time you thought of
your life as abundant?
If it has been a while, maybe you
are not receiving what Jesus came to give you.
We tend to focus on stopping the
enemy from stealing, killing, and destroying things that matter to us - But
when is the last time you played a little offense? When is the last time you
gave the opponent a reason to worry about God’s plan of abundance?
If when you hear the word “abundant”
…you think of “stuff” then you have missed the point. God made you for adventure. The life He
created for you is one of excitement …He wants to give you abundance in faith, joy,
and enthusiasm. He wants you to be a
fisher of men - on a mission of eternal significance…That should fuel your life.
Mundane boredom is not mentioned in
this passage and has never been a part of God’s program. Attempting to
fearfully hold on to what we have accumulated is not the game plan. That is
your opponent’s strategy so do not succumb to the temptation.
Approach today differently…. Saddle
up and go after abundance. Look for
opportunities to engage …Build up your family… Encourage your friends. Constantly
look for ways to share Christ with others.
Each day is a blank canvass that you
can either fill with grey - or splash colors all over and make it
unforgettable…the choice is literally in your hands.
Jesus intends for you to live adventurously
- so go for it. Look for projects with eternal
payoffs…seek out the hurting and encourage them …. Stop looking for material
junk and look for infinite impact.
Yes, you must make a living, and you
should be diligent in that... but more importantly you need to make a life…and
Jesus came to make your life remarkable!
Stop settling for just existing…stop
playing defense…and throw a few deep balls. You serve a Big God, and He wants
you to live a Big life. Go out today and
make a difference.
“Just as drowning cannot be equated
with swimming, mere existence is not the same as abundant life. We have been
offered a new way to live – a new way to be human.”
Jon Foreman
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