If you have read many self-improvement books, you have probably come across a concept that is instrumental in helping achieve earthly success, that being the belief in a world of abundance. The concept is that there is abundance for all who believe it is possible, and that believing in limits to abundance is a self-fulfilling limit on our success.
In a similar way Jesus says in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” The Living Bible translation writes it like this, “My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” Clearly Jesus is talking about more than just our life on earth. We know our entire faith is based on the eternal life we have in Jesus Christ. I think, however, He also intends to bring an abundant life of peace, joy and hope here on earth to those who believe and put their trust in Him.
Dear Lord, thank you for the promise of an abundant life. Help us to truly believe your promise and live our lives expecting and grateful for this abundance. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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This little piece provokes much thought. First, I am reminded of the many years I spent in that self-improvement world prior to accepting Jesus as Lord of my life. I’ve learned what limits fulfillment in the world without Jesus is if we do create abundance the way they teach, we get all the credit. In essence we say we are bigger than God and can not only think we are ‘self-approved’ but self sufficient. God can’t be reduced to our terms otherwise He would be made in our image instead of the other way around.
When Jesus is in charge and we yield to Him, the net breaking catch (Luke 5) is beyond what we could ever create or do on our own. Jesus demonstrated the Kingdom on earth. There is abundant supply, storehouses available to meet every need and hen some!!!!!!!!!
many blessings too you and yours.