We heard teaching from Steve on Sunday.
Steve taught on John 10 v 10. Here is the scripture.
John 10 v 10
10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
Jesus is very clear. He has come so that we may receive eternal life. He agonised on the cross so we could live and have life more abundantly. The thief in this scripture is referring to the devil.
The devil is the father of lies, and he uses things like accusation to steal and destroy things in our lives, things like marriages, or health and so many more things.
You see there are spiritual forces in this world. Our battle is not with other human beings, it is with the dark spiritual forces in the heavenly realms as confirmed in the scripture of Ephesians displayed below.
Ephesians 6v12
“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.”
There are forces we cannot see in our everyday lives, and these unseen spiritual forces are where the devil plans destruction, to deceive people and nations, to steal, kill and destroy.
But we have good news Jesus has come so that we can have life in more abundance. But what does an abundant life look like? Is it a life of luxury? Does it mean we are all called to be rich and financially wealthy.
Let’s be clear what Jesus said here must not be taken out of context, the abundant life is not about material blessing, it is about an abundance of spiritual blessings. In Philipans 4 v 19 it says:
19 “And my God will meet all your needs
according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Jesus knows what you need and will meet all of your needs, whether that is a job, or a roof over your head, these spiritual blessings will be provided for you to live. Jesus will look after us.
Spiritual blessings can be answers to prayer. If someone you know is unwell and you pray for healing the Lord can heal people and pour out spiritual blessing that way. There are many forms of spiritual blessing and Jesus came so that you may receive them abundantly.
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