Yes, Please. I'll Have Some of That, Thank You.

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12

Ever notice how much Jesus talks about life?

"I am the way, the truth and the life".

"I have come that they may have life and life more abundantly."

Even under the former covenant God said

“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life,... Deut. 30:19

God made the earth teeming with life.

And then He wanted even more!

"Be fruitful and multiply"...

God loves life!

And Jesus is the way to an abundant life.

"The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life." Jn 10:10

Notice the contrast.

Satan and his ways are death. Destruction. Lack.

Jesus and His ways are rich and satisfying.

Jesus did not come here to give us a life of sackcloth and ashes.

He came to give us life and life to the fullest.

He gives meaning to your life and will richly bless you.

Uh oh.....

Randy's gone to health and wealth.

I knew it!

Ok.

Question.

Who brings poverty, starvation and lack?

God?

God doesn't bring poverty.

God doesn't bring starvation.

God doesn't bring lack.

Those come from the evil one.

God brings life.

And through His Son, Jesus, we have the promise

of a life full of blessing.

And this is God’s plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus.

Eph 3:6

'the promise of blessing'.

ummmmm.

Yes, thank you.

I'll have some of that please.

RP