Life, rich, satisfying, enjoyed, abundant!

I woke up the other night with this verse on the brain...

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.

I love the simplicity and clarity of the second section- Jesus is so clear when he says this.. I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full. I checked out a few other versions, and love that in all of the versions, the thief's plan is the same.. to steal, kill and destroy, yet... God's is much more lavish, rich, wonderful than that. How often we forget, or settle for less, well at least I do. It's easy to get bogged down in all the things that are constantly in front of us and lose sight of the bigger picture. And soo lovely to be reminded once again of how God loves each of us, and to be reminded of HIS purpose for each of us! So, may you know the rich, lavish, life to the full, in a new way this week!


10The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it [a]overflows). (Amplified)

The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. (New Living Translation)

A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of. (The Message)