"The thief's purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness" (John 10:10).
For me, the Christian life is an exciting, joy-filled adventure. It has been that way through more than 30 years of walking with the Lord. If you are not already experiencing such a life, it can be the same for you today, tomorrow and the rest of your days, no matter what the circumstances.
Jesus promised the full and abundant life for all those who walk in faith and obedience. His "exceeding great and precious promises" include every kind of provision for you - spiritual, emotional, material.
You start by getting to know God - who He is, what He is like and the benefits we enjoy when we belong to Him. Your view of God influences all the rest of your relationships. Scripture says the righteous shall live by faith. Faith must focus on an object, and the object in which we have our faith is God and His inspired Word.
But how do we acquire that kind of faith? "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of Christ" (Romans 10:17, NAS). It is as simple as that. You are building up your storehouse of faith every time you read the Word of God, every time you hear the Word of God and every time you memorize the Word of God.
Our view of God determines the quality and degree of our faith. A small view of God results in a small faith. Great faith is the result of a correct biblical view of God - recognizing Him as great, mighty, all-wise and worthy of our trust.
Our view of God as sovereign, holy, loving, righteous, just and compassionate produces these same qualities in our lives. If we view Him as a God of love and forgiveness, we are prompted to love and forgive others also.
Today's Action Point
Through the enabling of the Holy Spirit, I determine to begin practicing the presence of God in my life - every moment of the day. I will begin by meditating on His attributes through storing portions of His Word in my heart and mind. As a result, by faith I expect to experience and share with my family friends the full and abundant life which Jesus promised to all who are His.
