Abundant Life

Abundant Life

John 10:10 - 'The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.'

Many times as believers we feel like we are entitled to abundant life only after we are dead and are in heaven. But that is not the case. To understand this properly, you must understand Jesus' teachings. Jesus taught the Kingdom of heaven, the Kingdom of God, and the Kingdom of darkness.

He wanted us to know that while we are here on earth, we can either have abundant life, or we can be dead. The abundant life that he spoke of is life in the midst of a dark world. Jesus mentioned heaven after death a few times, but he taught the Kingdom constantly because he wants us to move into a different mindset. Being blessed on earth, having an abundance of him on earth, and having peace on earth. This is the abundant life in Christ.

Antichrist is the opposite of abundant life. Antichrist is death! That's why, when we think of the devil we think of murder, death, kill! But there is more to it than that. The devil, being antichrist or anti abundant life, means not enough, cursed, bound, hurt, sick, etc. Not just hell after death, but hell on earth. Your situations, circumstance, pains, etc. are designed to bring hell and death to you on earth. But because of Christ, he has enabled us to have life in the midst of it all. He came to bring us a way to live in peace in the midst of what is going on in our lives.

He came to bring us hope when hope seems unattainable. This is what the world seeks after. Even when there is no money, there can be peace. Even while there is turmoil surrounding your circumstance, there can be joy. While you go through your wilderness experience you can have an abundance of his love to pull you through and lead and guide you out! Yes, heaven is gonna be good. But Jesus came to bring us some of that heaven right here on earth. Abundant life is what he has to offer if you would only seek his kingdom and your proper place in it.

Suggested Reading: Matt. 4:17, Matt. 13:11, Matt. 20:1