Life in Christ

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

Life can truly only be lived in two ways – with Christ or without Christ; the choice is up to you. You are either on the Lord’s side or the enemy’s side. Coming from someone who has tried both, I can advise that there is no real life without Jesus Christ. We are talking about someone who sticks closer than any brother. He is the One True Friend that will never let you down. Having a life with Christ is fulfilling and powerfully. God truly wants the best for us. He wants us to be healthy, prosperous and fulfilled. When Christ mentions the abundant life, He does not mean riches from man’s point of view. He means having a healthy mind, body and spirit. It means that all our needs will be met by the Lord himself. It does mean that we will not be disappointment or have no problems in life. His promise means that when we trip and fall, He’ll be there to pick us up, dust us off and give us a chance to start over. He gave us His word that he will restore everything the enemy steals from us. He reminds us that we will get double for our troubles.

The enemy has nothing for us except mirages. He dangles a carrot in front us of us and when we go for it, we get more trouble than we ever bargained for. Whatever sin he manages to convince us to indulge in brings short-term gain and a life-long world of hurt. His aim is simple – to kill and destroy in an attempt to abort God’s purpose for your life. With a continued walk with God and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, it becomes easier to recognize these “carrots” from the enemy. The strength to avoid these carrots and keep on the narrow path comes from God. A life in Christ secures your destiny and your inheritance. There is no other life worth living.