John 10:10 - The Abundant Life!
John 10:10: The Abundant Life!
John 10:10 (NKJV) I have come that they may have life, and that
they may have it more abundantly.
John 10:10 (MSG) I came so they can have real and eternal life,
more and better life than they ever dreamed of.
COMMENTARY PEARL
Perhaps youve heard a rumor that Jesus didn't come to make
you happy. Its a statement pointed at those who pray selfish
prayers, live with a sense of entitlement, and act as if God exists for
their own pleasure. But it isn't entirely true. As Jesus would say
later in this Gospel, His will for His followers is that they would
have joy (John 15:11). Fullness of joy, in fact. And at some level,
that involves a good bit of happiness.
Jesus was rather blunt about another agenda: The thief
doesn't come to make us happy. Instead, he comes to steal, kill, and
destroy. If we're pointing fingers at those who don't see our happiness
as important, this is where we need to point first. The enemy of
God is also the enemy of His Kingdom and of our souls, and he wants
to make people miserable. He even convinces many that to be good
Christians they must rid their lives of everything that gives them
pleasure. Meanwhile, Jesus presents an alternate agenda: He came so we
could have life. Abundant life, full life, complete life - the shalom
that includes wholeness and overflowing goodness in every area. Yes,
we may encounter hardships, but we can maintain our joy in the
midst of them, knowing that our joy is important to God. Its one of
the primary reasons He sent Jesus into the world. Jesus said so
Himself.
Never fall for the lie that the Kingdom is anything other
than a realm overflowing with joy. God takes pleasure in Himself, His
domain, and His people - and He expects us to experience His pleasure
too. Whatever steals, kills, and destroys in your life is not from
Him, even if it comes dressed in religious clothing. There may be
some discomfort as we transition from the old nature to the new, but
that transition never does violence to our true identity in Him. We
are people of the extravagantly happy Kingdom, now and forever. We
are meant to rejoice in everything. [The One Year Heaven On Earth
Devotional by Chris Tiegreen]
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
I Am the Gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved. I am
not a locked barrier but an open door for you - for all My chosen
followers. I came into the world so that you might have Life and have it to
the full.
A full life means different things for different people. So
in your quest to live abundantly, don't compare your circumstances
with those of others. You don't need as much money or as many
luxuries as your neighbor in order to live well.
Godliness with contentment is great gain. I want you to be
satisfied with My provision for you. If you have food and clothing - the
basic necessities of life - seek to be content with that. If I give
you more, respond with Joy and thankfulness. But don't cling to what
you have or covet things you do not have. The only thing you can
cling to without harming your soul is Me. No matter what you possess
in this world, remember: Little (or much) plus Me equals
everything! (John 10:9, 10; 1Ti. 6:6-8; Psa. 63:8; John 3:16) [Jesus Always
by Sarah Young]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY
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
http://www.aBible.com
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo [old, but one of the best]
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Musical Devotional On Christian Living:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Discover Bible Studies: http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: http://www.bibleresearch.info/
ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug Batchelor:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK
Restoring The Power by John Bradshaw:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
Last Day Prophecy: His Other Sheep by Pastor Gerald Babanezhad:
https://vimeo.com/162267518
