A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

"...I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."  John 10:10

One might say that John 10:10 is Jesus' mission statement:  "I came thay they may have life and have it abundantly."  Western culture defines "abundantly" one way, and within the context of this verse, it is defined another way.  To the Western culture, "abundantly" is focused on fine dining, designer clothes, a luxury car, or perfect health, the spouse of our dreams, and worldwide fame.  Yet this meaning falls short of Jesus' meaning.  Jesus' understnading of the abundant life is not about the best of earthly things now, it is so much more.

Jesus unpacks what He means by the "abundant life" a few verses after John 10:10 saying:  "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.  I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand" (John 10:27-28).  Jesus' abundant life is about eternal life, an assured life, and a secure life - that is living abundantly.

Adapted from:  https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/what-does-john-10-mean