‘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
A while ago, while reading my morning devotional, this verse lighted up my understanding. I had read it many times, but it was until that moment that I realized something different. Today, as I read this verse, I was reminded of what I learned that day.
As Christians, we know we have an enemy who wants to keep us stuck in fear, paralyzed, making us think we don’t have what it takes. Satan is a thief, the accuser of the believers. He wants to steal, kill, and destroy your joy, dreams, and plans, so they don’t come to pass. He doesn’t know your future because he’s not Omniscient; only Almighty God is. However, he knows that there is potential God has put in you to fulfill His purpose, and that’s what Satan fears the most.
But the verse doesn’t stop there; its second part contains a message of hope. Don’t you love that word?! When there is hope, our spirit lifts, our countenance changes, our eyes shine, and we even smile. Suddenly, we have the strength to do what we need to do. We start dreaming, planning, creating.
“I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” Jesus came for you to be free of bondage. God gave you gifts, abilities, passions to use in love to serve others. God wants you to use your full potential and find joy and satisfaction as you serve Him.
He died on a cross for you and me and the whole world so that those who believe in Him shall have eternal life (John 3:16). And we find what this eternal life is about as we study the Scriptures diligently because they testify about Jesus (John 5:39).
God has a great purpose in mind for you; that’s why you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). God made you unique, and He already gave you what you need for your assignment in life. Are you willing to live your life to the fullest?
Sandy Berrios 