Who wouldn’t want to live a better life? Who wouldn’t want to have a more full and abundant life? What if I told you that you can have this and much more; and it’s all well within your grasp!
No, I’m not trying to sell you on some get-rich-quick scheme, or fast-track to wealth secrets. In fact, the chances are pretty good that you won’t even see this on any late-night T.V. infomercials.
But the way to achieve "it" is time-tested, and backed by the most reliable source in the universe. Beginning with this message, we will examine how Jesus Christ is indeed “the Way” to living the life He meant for us to live.
We shall begin with the way to a better life. Jesus can provide us with a more "abundant" life. Abundant means plentiful, or in great quantity. In scripture, it is defined as: abounding; having in great quantity; overflowing with.
In John 10:10, Jesus tells us that His purpose in coming to earth was so we may have a more abundant life. In other words, a life filled with more than we could imagine while alive. However, It's important to note that He didn't come with any promises of wealth or luxury.
Even so, Jesus did promise us that we have a loving Father in heaven who cares for us deeply (Matthew 6:31:33). And that He is more than capable of abundantly providing for us, if we choose to follow Him (Mark 10:30).
Without a doubt, those who take Him up on his offer of an abundant life are also blessed. Not blessed with large amounts of cash in the bank, or a big house on the hill. What I mean is something much more than that (Ephesians 3:20).
Happiness, like the kind that can only be acquired through a strong relationship with Jesus. For example, Paul while under house arrest never lost his happiness for life, nor his faith (Philippians 4:11-13).
Also, the Christians who were facing persecution in Asia Minor (Turkey) were comforted in a letter from the apostle Peter. He reminded them that as children of God they had every reason to be happy in their glorious future in heaven (1 Peter 1:6-8).
To sum up, Jesus Christ offers us a way to a better life; a more abundant life. If we choose to follow Him, our lives will not only be abundantly filled, but they will be happy and blessed, too. Yes, Jesus is the Way to these things, and lots more; as we shall see (Matthew 6:33)!
Scripture: Romans 15:13; Philippians 4:19; 1 Corinthians 2:9; 2 Peter 1:4; 2 Corinthians 9:6
Prayer: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." - 1 Peter 1:3 (ESV)
May God bless you!
Brandi
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