"The Happiness of Abundant Life"

The Happiness of Abundant Life

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.”
John 10:10

In our reading today Jesus explains that he is our shepherd, “the good shepherd” who “lays down his life for the sheep.”
Jesus also says that the purpose of his coming into the world is to give us life in abundance.

Unlike the thief, who comes to steal, kill, and destroy the sheep, Jesus came so that we can experience permanent joy, lasting peace, and eternal happiness.

Once, during a feast in Jerusalem, Jesus stood up and declared, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them” (John 7:37-38).

True happiness is in knowing Jesus by experiencing him and enjoying him. This is not just theoretical or intellectual knowledge.

Jesus is the water of life. The living water and we need to drink this water daily. Whoever drinks this water will never be thirsty again. The word of God is our daily bread and whoever eats it will never hunger again.

Jesus quenches our thirst and feed our hunger for meaning. Although we may feel like an insignificant speck in the vast universe, Jesus became human, just like us.

He, more than anyone, values his creation and gives us an unmatched gift: ABUNDANT LIFE.

Anyone who loves the Lord lacks nothing. God has promised us abundant life. If we allow Him, The Lord-The Holy Spirit will lead and guide us each day to live fully for Him, with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

So, we just need to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for coming to save us and help us to share His love with each and everyone of us. Amen