Living The Abundant Life Jesus Came To Give Us
A very important Bible verse for everyone standing for marriage restoration to keep in mind is John 10:10 (AMP), which says The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). This verse is so significant because it’s a reminder that everything we’re going through is part of the devil’s plan to steal, kill and destroy us, our marriages and our families, so it’s very important to remember that Satan is our enemy, and not our husbands or even the NCPs (non-covenant person). And then we have to understand and find out what it takes to experience the abundant life Jesus came to give us. The entire chapter of John 10 provides great insight into the awesome relationship we have with Jesus as our shepherd. And verses 25-27 offer the best explanation for why so many Christians never experience that abundant life, because it says Jesus answered them, I have told you so, yet you do not believe Me [you do not trust Me and rely on Me]. The very works that I do by the power of My Father and in My Father’s name bear witness concerning Me [they are My credentials and evidence in support of Me]. But you do not believe and trust and rely on Me because you do not belong to My fold [you are no sheep of Mine]. The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me. The key to experiencing and enjoying the abundant life the Lord wants all of us to have is believing, trusting, relying on and following Jesus, which we do by hearing and listening to Him. And when we don’t do that, we leave ourselves open to the attack of the devil and he steals, kills and destroys everything the Lord wants to give us. And we know everything He wants to give us is good, because of His awesome promise in Jeremiah 29:11-13, which says For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
On his TV broadcast this morning, Creflo Dollar began an awesome series of messages about abundant life, beginning with 8 Steps to Your Destination – Video and 8 Steps to Your Destination – Audio.
In this first message, Dr. Dollar illustrates how abundant life begins with the word of God, leading to divine thinking, which influences our emotions. Then our emotions and feelings affect the decisions we make and the actions we take. That’s how we create habits, which determine our character, and that’s what takes us to our destination of abundant life. This promises to be a very interesting series, so I encourage everyone to listen to these messages, and I’ll add the rest of the series as they become available.
Here are the links to the rest of the series:
8 Steps to Your Destination (Part 2) – Audio
8 Steps to Your Destination (Part 2) – Video
The Word Produces Your Thinking – Audio
The Word Produces Your Thinking – Video
Taking Charge Over Our Emotions )Part 1) – Audio
Taking Charge Over Our Emotions )Part 1) – Video
Taking Charge Over Our Emotions )Part 2) – Audio
Taking Charge Over Our Emotions )Part 2) – Video