, I love how simply Jesus presented things in scripture. He talked to people in ways they could understand. To farmers, He said "the Word of God is like a seed..." When he spoke to fishermen, he said things like "Come to Me, and I will make you fishers of men." This shows us that Jesus wants to communicate with us, and He wants us to understand Him. He wants us to know Him, and He wants to know us. He wants to reveal Himself so we can partake of all His spiritual blessings.
In John 10:10, Jesus wants us to know something specific about who He is, and He very clearly explains Himself. In summary He says, "Listen, don't get Me mixed up with the enemy. The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy, but that's not My goal. I came to give you life more
abundantly!" Jesus doesn't want us to get Him mixed up with the devil. He wants us to know beyond the shadow of a doubt that He is good and He is for us. He wants it to be clear that He is not about bringing death and destruction; He is about bringing life, hope and peace.
Today if you're wondering how God feels about you, just to be clear, He's not mad at you; He's madly in love with you! He's on your side! You are precious and valuable to Him, and He has a wonderful plan for your future. Let that truth sink down deeply into your heart today. Let His love build confidence in you. Find hope and strength in His goodness. With God on your side, all things are possible! Trust that He is good and that He is working all things together for your good. Know that He loves you and has called you for His purposes!
A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for Your love. Help me to hold tightly to the fact that you are for me and not against me. Change my attitude today and clearly show me that you are on my side. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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