We all want to live a life of meaning, purpose and significance, but do we really know what it looks like? As we wrap up our study of John 10:10, Jesus tells us He came to do the total opposite of what the Thief came to do...."I came that you may have life and have it to the full (in abundance, rich, satisfying, overflowing,)".
What does a significant, full, rich, satisfying, abundant life look like? Is it even possible to attain?
1) A life of giving. The Thief came to steal; Jesus came to give. He is our example of a life of giving and serving. Mark 10:45 reminds us that "even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many." Rick Warren, in his book The Purpose Driven Life, clearly states that "Significance comes from serving others." Are you living a life of giving or just receiving?
2) A life of living. The Thief came to kill; Jesus came that we might live. He didn't die to save us from our sins so that we might sit around waiting to get to heaven. He wants us to live while we're here. According to Colossians 1:10-12, He wants us to bear fruit, grow in the knowledge of God, be strong with God's power to endure and joyfully give thanks to the Father. Are you truly living or just counting down the days?
3) A life of winning. The Thief came to destroy; Jesus came to give us the victory. A significant life is not lived in defeat. Jesus knows a victorious life is possible, if we depend on Him and His power. We must recognize who is fighting our battles. "For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory!" (Deut. 20:4) Are you living in victory or content with defeat?
A significant life is possible! It's about giving and serving. It's about living, not just surviving. It's about being victorious. Claim the life Jesus gave for you to live - not the one the Thief wants to destroy!
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As I travel this journey, here on earth..I realize that a life of significance, is one that is Not "all about me", and my selfish ways, but, it Is "all about Him"..
and, His ways..I need to become "self-less", and to allow Him to use me, for His purposes, on this earth..To be His servant, and listen for His commands, daily, as He speaks, to me, and then, "to others..through me"..I need to stay ready, and willing, for Him, to use me, at any time, and be a faithful, obedient "servant"..This is what a "life of significance", looks like ..to me.
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