External Evidences of the Abundant Life 2

External Evidences of the Abundant Life 2
Brad Reiches
Feb 14 2007 10:32AM

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Wednesday, February 14, 2007
GodThoughtsWired!

"External Evidences of the Abundant Life"

Part 2

"I (Jesus) came that they might have life

and might have it abundantly.."

John 10:10

The External Evidence of the Abundant Life.

4.  SATISFACTION.  For me, one of the most important verses in all of scripture is Genesis 25:8, "And Abraham died an old man...and satisfied with life."  Are you satisfied with life?  I am.  If I were to die today I would declare the same satisfaction as Abraham did.  Why?  Because the "abundant life" includes "all good things."  "No good thing does God withhold from those who walk uprightly" (Psalm 84:11).  Indeed, the "prosperity of the soul" is profoundly satifying. 

"All who hunger and thirst

for righteousnesswill be satisfied."

Matthew 5:6

5.  FULFILLMENT.  Even more significant to me than Abraham's dying words was the final description of Job's life.  After all that man had been through the scripture declares, "And Job died an old man and full of day" (Job 42:17).  This term "full of days" means "fully fulfilled or super satisfied."  Indeed, the promises of God to all who would put their trust in Him include the fulfillment of the "desires of your heart," (see Psalm 37:4) and a life of "well-being."  In my opinion, the most glorious statement in the entire world is made by Jesus at the end of His life and ministry.  Of His life He said,

"I glorified You on the earth,

having accomplished the work You gave Me to do."

John 17:4

This statement exemplifies a life lived to the fullest.  A life available to all who would choose it.