Thoughts for another day

May 13, 2014.

Today's verse:  Jn. 10:10b. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. (KJV)

(Pls. read the above before you read further.  Thanks)

In prayer, many times we ask the Lord for various things that may be considered to be in the realm of luxury.  Perhaps an air conditioner or a large flat panel television or an upper end car and such like things.  Then listening to a preacher preaching on the sufferings of Christ we may wonder whether our asking is in good taste before the Lord.  Many of us even feel bad for asking them.  There are others who ask for nothing saying, ‘Lord just give me what You feel is right for me’ and this prayer seems so nice though it may be liable for not being answered for God loves clarity in our prayer.

Now take a look at our Scripture above where Jesus says ‘I have come so you may have life and life in abundance!’  Now consider the preaching on frugality you heard and felt bad about your asking?  The first thing we need to understand is Jesus came so we may lead a full and abundant life.  Jesus wants that we live a life of happiness and joy and I know that whatever goes into making our lives that, will be granted by Him, whether it be an air conditioner or an upper end car.  He came and He suffered and died so that we could live an abundant life and we must know that abundant doesn’t mean frugality or a parsimonious life.  As Jesus’ saved ones, we have all the right in the world to live a content and full life not lacking anything.  Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that we live a life of great grandeur and pomp but a life that has no lack.  And while on this I’ll add that our lives must also be a song of praise to His Name and a route to spread His Good News to the world.

As His followers I know He doesn’t want us to scrimp and be stingy but give and be happy.  It’s this that must be in our heart as we emulate His life of holiness and obedience to God.  In all we do, we must have the thought of giving glory to God and giving God glory can hardly happen on an empty stomach or a state of discomfort due to lack.  Remember He will answer every prayer that a person makes who walks right before Him and He blesses so we’ll bless others and we know that we can lead a good life in Christ not because anyone says so, but because He says so, in our Word for today.