One-minute read.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
John 10:10
Jesus provided salvation for our souls and perfect guidance for our lives. As our Shepherd, He leads us into green pastures, with the fullness of life under His protection. We need not fear because the Lord watches over us, protecting us from harm. In our weakness, His strength prevails. When we doubt, God gives us reason to believe. When we cry out for help, the Almighty hears and answers; we can have complete trust in the Lord.
Our enemy tries to steal us from the Savior, using any ploy necessary to get us to leave the flock. But Jesus won’t let Him. Leaving the ninety-nine to go after the one, God will save us from the thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. The enemy loses every time; victory comes through the cross, once Jesus’s, always His.
God doesn’t want you to live a miserable life. He wants you to live abundantly in Christ. Accepting the salvation Jesus offers gives you entrance into eternal life and full access to His pasture. The enemy’s attacks will have no power, the darts of his arrows falling to the ground, never reaching their target. The Lord watches over His flock, guiding and directing them to eternity, giving them abundant life in Him. Seize the moments, trust the Almighty, and enjoy a victorious life, one day at a time.
Journaling Questions:
How has the enemy tried to bring you down?
What can you do today to live more abundantly?
How has salvation through Jesus changed your life?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the abundant life You give us through Jesus. Help us live fully in Christ today, enjoying every moment and trusting You. Don’t let the enemy get any footholds in our lives; defeat his attacks and give us victory in You. Let us live abundantly today and always.
IJNIP. Amen
