I Have Come That You May Have Life, And Have It To The Full
The Best Is Yet To Come
JOHN 10:10
“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
”John 10:10 NKJV
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Satan's purpose is to steal, and kill, and to destroy your lives, your peace, your finances, your relationships, your children, and yes, he wants to cause you as much pain as he possibly can and ultimately drag into hell where he can abuse you forever.
He hasn't got a conscience and he doesn't care how he does that. He is full of hate; he hates even those who follow him. He will do absolutely everything he can to stop us serving God and sharing the Good News; in deed he becomes very angry with those who successfully serve God.
“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.”
I Peter 4:12-14 NKJV
In contrast to the thief who takes life, Jesus gives life. The life Jesus gives is rich and full, it is eternal and begins immediately one gives His life to Christ.
Life in Christ is lived on a higher plane because of His overflowing forgiveness, love and guidance.
Living in Christ doesn't mean life is instantly perfect, you are going to have trials and challenges; Satan will see to that, he will attack you in any which way he can with little lying whispers that are aimed at your emotions that you believe the lie. He will bring every trial challenge he can muster up.
But James said, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”
James 1:2-4 NKJV
It is through your trials and testings that God teaches and moulds us into the Christ like people He created us to be (ROMANS 12:1-2).
The devil will throw everything he has at you, but because of God's love, patience, power, and abilities, together with His total authority over heaven and earth (MATHEW 28:18-20), you can depend on Him, knowing that He is in control, and He always makes a righteous way (1 CORINTHIANS 10:13), thus, by trusting God, you have peace of mind, joy and contentment in this life, and in your heart, you know the best is yet to come.
We believers have a perfect future, a future well worth waiting for; all our suffering will be gone forever. “And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.””
Revelation 21:3-4 NKJV
All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.
