“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” v.10
This happens to be one of my favorite verses. It explains so much in so little. Many time people want to argue the existence of God with this statement. “If God is a loving God, why do bad things happen?” or better yet, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Have you ever heard or asked that question yourself? Well John 10:10 is the answer. Just as much as there is a God who loves us, there is a thief, Satan himself, who want to Steal anything good God wants to give us, Kill our peace, joy, and other things God blesses us with, and Destroy our effectiveness, influence, reputation, faith, eternity.
But Jesus says He has come to give us a rich and satisfying life! Sometimes we may have to go through some rough stuff to get to this, but in the end, we will be able to enjoy life to the fullest. Gold at it’s purest form has to go though fire. While in the fire, all the impurities in the gold are burned off making it more valuable. This same thing happens to us as we allow God to purify us. Don’t be afraid to let God purify you.
Today, may we excperience what Jesus is talking about by making sure we are following the Good Shepherd, klinging to His voice and following His way!
Dan Gould 