Living an Abundant Life
I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
What does it mean to live an abundant life? Some people use this passage to say Jesus came to give us material wealth. And while God can bless us materially, the passage means much more than that.
To have an abundant life means believing in Jesus and living for Him. When we live for Jesus our lives have more purpose.
First, Jesus forgives us of our sins and frees us from guilt and shame.
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
Second, this freedom allows us to stop living for ourselves and live for Jesus and our fellow man. We sincerely seek the good of others.
Third, belief in Jesus gives us eternal life, for that’s what He came for.
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
John 10 describes Jesus as the good shepherd who came to give His life for the sheep. In contrast to the enemy who came only to kill, steal, and destroy.
They are dogs with mighty appetites;
they never have enough.
They are shepherds who lack understanding;
they all turn to their own way,
they seek their own gain.
To live an abundant life means more than living a wealthy life, for wealth can only give so much satisfaction. Abundant living is all about living for Jesus and for others. It’s all about living a more balanced, quality life.
This post is part of the weekly Five Minute Friday link-up for the prompt Have.
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