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| Written by Doug Craven | |
| Wednesday, 09 September 2009 | |
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Making the Best of IT John 10:1-10 “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 Who doesn’t want a better life? More peace. Greater joy. Contentment. Fulfillment. Love. The story is told that Abraham Lincoln was surprised one day when a rough-looking man drew a revolver and thrust it in his face. “Abe” figured that debate or argument was out of the question. “What seems to be the matter?” asked Lincoln, with all the calmness and self-confidence he could muster. “Well,” replied the stranger, who did not appear at all excited, “some years ago I swore an oath that if I ever came across an uglier man than myself I’d shoot him on the spot.” A feeling of relief came over Lincoln at this point. “Shoot me,” Lincoln said to the stranger, “for if I am an uglier man than you, I don’t want to live.” I don’t know if this story about Lincoln is true or not, but Lincoln certainly wasn’t the best-looking man in the world! But generally, we know that it’s what is on the inside that really counts and can make a difference in a person’s life. It is not good looks or, the clothes we wear, that are the key to a better life so, what is? It is beginning a life in Jesus. Someone said, “The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.” I think this is true for most people. Many people live life from day to day; but they lack life. They may go through the motions of life, but they lack real life which only the Lord can give to a person. John 10:10 shares the powerful message of Jesus regarding a promise for our lives: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” How can we make the best out of life? How can we acquire a life that is truly alive and full? Give your life to Christ. Believe in Him. Trust in Him. Surrender yourself to Jesus. And life will be better! It may not be the way we would want our lives to change, but it will change for the better. Prayer: Lord please teach me to live in you and then make the best of this life you have given me. Amen. ...Doug Craven |
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