New Abundant LIfe Now

John 10:10 - Jesus said, "I have come in order that you might have life - life in all its fullness."

There are no guarantees in our future. No one knows what tomorrow has in store for you. Nothing is certain. For many, FAITH is just a ticket to heaven. JESUS didn't die on the cross just to pay the price for our sins, to save us so we could have eternity, but to bring us new and abundant life now. Paul wrote, "Just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life," Romans 6:4.

That new life begins the minute you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. Christ gives you new life so you can work to make this world more like God wants it to be, to share the good news about the eternal kingdom. Christ is relevant for your life now and hereafter.

Have you heard the song; What the World Needs Now is Love. The lyrics are: What the world needs now is love, sweet love. Not just for some, but for everyone.

What would this kingdom on earth be like if all believers lived now, as God intends us to live?

A Three-Legged Stool

Rev. 2: 10 - The Spirit says, "Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life."

I read a devotional by M.D. Thiel in the Upper Room. He shared a story about milking cows by hand. He needed a firm foundation to do his job: a three legged stool.

As Christians we need a firm foundation in order to do our daily work for our Heavenly Father.
Our foundation is our Bible - based faith. We also have a three legged stool for our firm foundation:

• God is love (1John 4:8)
• God is holy (Lev. 11:44)
• God is spirit (John 4: 24)

Our earthly task last until we die. We are supported by God's love, holiness and spirit. This makes our journey possible.

Enough For Today

Matthew 6:34 Jesus said, "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today."

There are so many things in our world to be disturbed about. We find ourselves in situations that overwhelm us. We wonder how we can handle the situation, complete the job / task, over time.

I truly believe if God brings me to a situation, He will bring me through it. When I become anxious I recite Matthew 6: 34. I know Jesus is encouraging me to deal with today's concerns, to trust Him for the rest - (for all I need in the future). I know nothing is impossible for God. When I trust God for one-day-at-a-time strength, things become less overwhelming. Things that seem impossible become more than possible, they become accomplished.

Strength for tomorrow will come tomorrow. God will give me what I need today and tomorrow. He will do it again and again.

I also rely on Isaiah 55: 8 - For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, declares the Lord and Proverb 3: 5 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.