Live Full. Live Abundantly.
Jesus said: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly" (John 10:10 NASB).
Jesus said this after He likened Himself to the door for sheep.
So what does a door for sheep have to do with living life abundantly?
This door for the sheep had three purposes: (1) safety from perilous thieves, (2) the way to find good pasture and sustenance, and (3) liberty to live.
Are you facing some life challenges that you just don't understand?
Are you looking at the road ahead and don't know how you're going to make it?
Are you feeling discouraged because "life" just doesn't seem to let up?
What John 10:10 is saying is that there is a safe fold for you to go that will give you the hope, strength, and sustenance you need to keep going, so you can not only survive, but live abundantly.
When we are worried about our safety, or concerned about how we will survive, it's impossible to see or experience Christ's promise of abundance.
It's normal to feel scared if you're facing a situation that could take something important to you away from you.
It's normal to be afraid if you don't see how to survive.
When we find ourselves in these situations, it's like we are scared sheep.
That's why Jesus used the parable of the sheep and the safe sheep-fold.
Jesus invites each one of us to walk to the door -- the Jesus Door -- and go through it.
Today, consider taking your scared-sheep-self to The Door. That Door is Jesus.
Inside that Door is the place to live unhindered and unafraid, and to find the blessings promised to you by the Good Shepard.
See for yourself! In spite of the realities of your day, Jesus promises to make your day full, and abundant.
