The Abundant Life
The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. (John 10:10)
When Jesus talks of the abundant life, is He talking about material riches or earthly fame? Hardly. The Son of God came to this world, not to give it prosperity, but to give it salvation. Thankfully for Christians, our Savior's abundance is both spiritual and eternal; it never fails - even if we do - and it never dies. We need only to open our hearts to Him, and His grace becomes ours.
God's gifts are available to all, but they are not guaranteed; those gifts must be claimed by those who choose to follow Christ. As believers, we are free to accept God's gifts or not; that choice, and the consequences that result from it, are ours and ours alone.
When Jesus talks of the abundant life, is He talking about material riches or earthly fame? Hardly. The Son of God came to this world, not to give it prosperity, but to give it salvation. Thankfully for Christians, our Savior's abundance is both spiritual and eternal; it never fails - even if we do - and it never dies. We need only to open our hearts to Him, and His grace becomes ours.
God's gifts are available to all, but they are not guaranteed; those gifts must be claimed by those who choose to follow Christ. As believers, we are free to accept God's gifts or not; that choice, and the consequences that result from it, are ours and ours alone.
Aloha Evie and the Carraza Ohana. This is a lovely blog! What a way to glorify God! There is something awesome that takes place when we witness and testify to His goodness. How wonderful it is for your family to be walking in the assurance of salvation. In love, Darcie
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