Life to the FULL - Walk in Resurrection PowerНамуна

Introduction

Some of my favourite words of Jesus are found in John 10:10. They say:

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

The promise Jesus makes to his children of abundant life is one that I am continually in total awe of. I've seen his abundance in my life first hand on many occasions. I’m sure you have too.

However, sometimes it can be so easy, so tempting, and so natural to see the other stuff first, can’t it? The defeat we feel in light of negative circumstances. It can sometimes feel that our joy has indeed been stolen, killed and destroyed.

But the good news?

Jesus has the ultimate victory. Not maybe, not eventually. He does. Always.

Abundant life means more than just scraping by and living for the weekend. Abundant life literally translated (from the Greek perissos) suggests ‘beyond measure’, ‘superior’ and ‘extraordinary’.

That's the type of life we're promised in Jesus.

This type of revelation can often leave us thinking ‘but where do we find this abundant life, and how?’ Even as an amazing purpose-driven woman, juggling a multitude of responsibilities, if that's a question you've ever asked yourself, you're not alone.

When pondering this question myself, I was led to read the account of the resurrection documented in the four gospels. My rationale? Who better to understand the concept of ‘risen life’ than those who witnessed Jesus and experienced him firsthand in the days between his resurrection and ascension?

After studying some of Jesus’ post-resurrection encounters, I noticed some similarities between them. Some may be aspects of our faith that are commonplace for us, others might be areas in which we'd welcome a gentle mindset shift reminder.

The devotional plan you'll journey through over the next five days comprises of lessons I believe we can all learn something from as we look at what it means to take hold of the abundant life, which Jesus promised.

I pray these are practical tools you can apply immediately and that in doing so, you will more readily meet with and live for our risen Lord Jesus in your day-to-day life.

Let’s explore abundant life together…