Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. What great freedoms we have as Christians! In John 10:10 Jesus says that the thief (the devil-our adversary) comes to steal, kill and destroy, but I (Jesus) have come that you might have life, and have it abundantly. We can clearly see that Jesus is the author of life and the devil is the one who destroys life. Abundant life can be translated real, eternal life, better life than you have ever dreamed. That makes it sound like we can be over-comers, and victorious in this life! We CAN! We can have dynamic relationships, profitable business ventures, experience healing in our bodies, as we grow strong spiritually. (3 John 2) In John 8:36 Jesus says, if the Son sets you free, than you shall be free indeed. In verses 31 and 32, it says we are Jesus’ disciples if we continue in His Word, and when we know the Word (which is truth), the truth shall make us free. Liberty comes as a result of experiencing truth. When we have an experience with truth (Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life) we can have true freedom. Fears and self-doubt don’t have to rule us! We can have freedom and life as we walk with God, and put His Word into action in our lives. The pursuit of happiness is tied directly to the amount of God’s Word we hide in our hearts, and the amount of His Word we will act upon. In John 15:11 Jesus says that He wants us to be full of the joy of the Lord. In the verses 9 & 10, it says for us to abide in the love of God and keep His commandments, just as Jesus abides in God’s love and keeps His commandments. Fullness of joy comes through obedience, and obedience to the Word brings the blessing and favor of God. Life, freedom and joy-all found in Christ!
My prayer for you is that you are personally experiencing the life, freedom and joy that comes from knowing Christ, and that you are sharing this wonderful life with others
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