Life More Abundantly


In the New Testament, Christ says, “I am come that you might have life, and have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) What does Christ mean by this? How can Christians live the abundant life?
According to Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Dictionaries, the word abundantly in John 10:10 derives from the original Greek word perissos, which means “excessively, superabundant in quantity, or superior in quality; by implication excessive; preeminence; exceedingly abundantly above, more abundantly, exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, more, superfluous, vehemently.” The Greek word for life in this passage translates to mean vitality.
When one applies these definitions of abundant living, it may concluded that Christ offers believers the opportunity to live a life that is superior in quality, advantageous, beyond measure, and in general more fulfilling than life apart from the Lord. Based upon this information, the standard of abundant living is beyond that of ordinary day to day life.

Some have tried to teach us that "The Abundant Life" means physical wealth, houses, expensive cars etc.  I think "The Abundant Life" is abundance in our heart. I compare it to the feeling of complete Joy. Like you do when you feel like you are going to explode with Joy, like being so blessed you can't control yourself. Maybe like you want to shout and dance all at the same time.
This morning I was sitting in the swing on our patio in back. I am so thrilled at the blooming bushes and trees. I feel really blessed, and I want to thank God for the beauty He provides for me.
Sure we have our problems and trials. But to me that is the body. "The Abundant Life", I think is on the inside, our real self that lives in the body we have.
Have you ever tried to separate the spirit from the body? I have tried, but I can't quite get there yet, maybe never. Again I believe the "things" we strive for are for the body, and the things abundant living gives is spiritual.
Read more at Suite101: Life More Abundantly: Finding Satisfaction in Christ http://protestantism.suite101.com/article.cfm/life_more_abundantly#ixzz0mcsDZCGx

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Mr. Bill