March 16 Living More Abundantly John 10:10
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “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.” (John 10:10)
Amazingly, it is possible to live our lives in a bland and joyless manner. Going through the motions and accomplishing, doing, yet never finding joy in our existence. Unfortunately, this is true of believers, as well as non-believers. Think about it: God has given life so that we can serve Him and to enjoy His Creation. Believers, we need to figure out how to embrace God’s blessings and to enjoy His Bounty! Regardless of the circumstances, we have the opportunity to enjoy His Blessings! Recently, a dear older lady (very wise) asked me a direct question and moved closer to me to hear my response! She asked, “What do you do for fun?” I answered her with the expected, general activities that all of us tend to engage, and she stopped me, in mid-sentence, and asked again, “What do you do for fun?” Since my answers were unacceptable to her, and I suspected that she was attempting to teach a lesson, I asked her, “What do you mean by fun?” She said, “By being Glen and letting your “hair down (you can laugh here),” and just focusing on the moment, enjoying and appreciating the bounty of God!” “It is up to you! God provides, you must embrace it and enjoy it! It is okay to have a bit of fun! Enjoy the Journey!” I realized that this beautiful soul was providing some sagely wisdom about “LIVING! Thank you so much for remining me that God has Promised “Abundance in our Living!” This is an Attitude, and a conscience Decision! Frustrations and unbelief and struggles tend to steal our joy and reduce of quality of living! As we break open a new day, I choose to leave my problems at the foot of the Cross and believe in My Savior for Joy and Spiritual Bounty! Please don’t miss out on the joy that is yours, as a “Birth-right!” May God help us to live our lives, walking in obedience and embracing the blessings and enjoying life! To God Be the Glory…. Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!