Day 10
Read today’s passage: John 10
Reflect on the passage: How can we live abundant lives? We all want that, don’t we? But we can’t answer how until we focus on the more important question: What or who is the source of an abundant life?
Jesus says in John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” Chasing anything other than Jesus will steal what God has blessed you with, kill your dreams, and destroy your purpose in life. Jesus, and only Jesus, restores the blessings that have been stolen, brings life to dreams that have died, and gives our lives purpose. Possessions come and go, as does the enjoyment they bring. The only way to experience joy that never leaves is to have something that cannot fail. An abundant life comes from Jesus, who never fails.
Most who make their lives about having the biggest house, the fastest car, or the largest bank account, will tell you they find themselves striving for more. But if you ask anyone who has made Jesus Lord of their life, they will tell you that they are blessed beyond anything they could have ever asked or imagined. A life apart from Jesus will always leave you lacking, but a life centered on Jesus is full of abundance.
Respond to your reading & reflection:
– What did you learn about Jesus from this chapter?
– What do you strive for in life?
– How does what you strive for differ from what Jesus strived for?
– What are common traps that keep us from living the full life Jesus promised?
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