The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. —John 10:10
God wants His children to be happy. He wants to see us prosper and be filled with joy. If it were not so, would He have sent His son to our wicked world as a sacrifice for our sins? Of course not. Our heavenly Father made this plan so we could spend the rest of eternity by His side in a perfect world without pain. Jesus did not only come to prepare us for our future beyond the world, however. He died upon the cross so that we could also have life now – and have it abundantly. Christ was the greatest teacher that humanity has ever seen, and He gave us lessons to help every single day. Jesus taught us how to have practical faith instead of simply following the patterns of religion. He brought the information we need to deal with the largest of issues and celebrate our happiest days. Some Christians mistakenly believe, however, that “abundant life” means a surplus of money or worldly possessions. It is true that some of us will experience better financial situations, but it is not what Jesus had in mind. Instead, God promises spiritual abundance for us. Our salvation gives us access to the greatest feelings of love, acceptance and peace that humans can feel. Only a relationship with the Lord will fill the empty spaces in our lives, because that’s precisely how God designed our hearts to work. Today, remember to thank God. Thank Him for loving you enough to send His son to be slain. Thank Him for making it possible for us to have this abundant spiritual life. Thank Him for the supreme love only He can offer.
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