I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10
Jesus, the Good Shepherd comes to give us life in all its abundance. In contrast the thief only wants to steal, kill and destroy.
It is interesting and sad to observe young celebrities self destruct. It seems that each week or sometimes every day, we hear the heartbreaking details of a youthful star destroying himself or herself by succumbing to the temptations of the world.
Drugs, alcohol, and wild living are very attractive, especially to the young. The Thief is so deceptive. He makes it look so appealing. A young person free from the bonds of parental control may now believe, “This is really living!”
But as we have observed over and over, this uncontrolled lifestyle is not “living.” It is the path to destruction. Drugs, alcohol and wild living actually are stealing the very thing that they have deceived us into believing they are giving: life itself.
Of course the Thief not only attacks young people. Men and women of any age believe they have life when they have the things that support the biology of life. Yet often these are the very things that he can use to steal and destroy spiritual and eternal life.
Only the Good Shepherd comes to give life rather than take it. The irony is that to give us life, it cost Him His own life. The life He gives is abundant, lacking in nothing. As a believer in Christ, you have it now! And you have it for eternity!!!
Prayer: O Good Shepherd, thank You for the abundant gift of life You have given to me. Keep me ever faithful to Your flock. Amen.
God’s richest blessings in Christ,
Pastor Philip Quardokus
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