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Monday, July 13,
2009
Abundant Life
John 10:10-11 The thief cometh not, but
for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have
life, and that they might have it more abundantly. (11) I am the good
shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. (KJV)
The whole reason that our Father in
heaven sent us the good shepherd is so that He could show us an example of
a new life that would be available soon after His departure. The first man
Adam fell, so a second man was sent from above to show us what is in His
realm, which is a life above and beyond all that we could have ever asked
or thought about.
1 Peter 1:10-12 Of which salvation the
prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace
that should come unto you: (11) Searching what, or what manner of time the
Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified
beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. (12)
Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did
minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have
preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven;
which things the angels desire to look into. (KJV)
You know, the good shepherd spoke through
the prophets in the Old Testament, but they could only speak and not
actually see and know for themselves the things that we now have access to
by the Spirit. Even the angels themselves desired to see these things and
could not. So with all that is available in this new realm have you taken
the time to look into this life for yourself, so that you can be a partaker
in deed?
John 14:2-6 In my Father's house are many
mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place
for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,
and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (4) And
whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. (5) Thomas saith unto him, Lord,
we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? (6) Jesus
saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto
the Father, but by me. (KJV)
Sounds like there is a lot going on in
this heavenly realm, a lot better than what I see going on in this fallen
one that’s for sure. You have access today, right now, so there is no
reason or excuse for you not partaking of this new life, and having it
abundantly also. With all that has been done to make this available for
you, whether through the sufferings of the Lord’s prophets or, as well as
what our Lord endured so that you could have this new life, you need to
make it a priority if you truly desire to have this life and have it in abundance
as well.
Colossians 3:1-4 If ye then be risen with
Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the
right hand of God. (2) Set your affection on things above, not on things on
the earth. (3) For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
(4) When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear
with him in glory. (KJV)
Christ is making His appearance known;
however, you won’t find Him or this new life in the outward realm anymore,
but rather it is located in a secret place, one which is Spiritual. Christ
died so that you could partake of this new life, and if you are dying also
then you too will be able to rise up and partake of it as well. No wonder
the thief is fighting so hard to keep your focus and attention on the
things of this life, so that He can try to steal the new one that is there
for the taking. If your life is not centered in and on Christ then there is
no life, but rather your life is centered on a bunch of blind deadbeats
leading others into an eternal ditch. If you desire a better life, an
abundant one, then start looking above so that One in that realm can do
above and beyond all that you could have ever thought of or asked for.
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