So yesterday I asked you two questions.
First, are you experiencing the abundant life? And second, are you spending daily time in the word?
Jesus said, "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 (NIV)
That's a very powerful verse, but how does it look in our life, exactly?
The Bible says, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 (NIV)
There are basically two ways to live our life, God's way and the world's way. Now, the world's way is being "advertised" to us daily. We see it in the news and especially in our media entertainment. There is always a subtle message being given.
So, we don't have to seek out ways to have the world's message present itself to us. It's everywhere.
However, God's way is primarily found in the Bible. Reading God's word, studying it, meditating on it, attending church or bible studies, this is the way "God's way" presents itself to us.
Eventually we become aware of the choices we make and we notice that there is a clear line between God's way, and the world's way.
When we choose to walk in God's way, we choose the abundant life. When we choose the world, we may gain temporary pleasures, but it will not lead to overall abundant life.
The problem is that our flesh will come up with dozens of reasons not to get into God's word. That is why the majority of Christians say they "should read the Bible more..." but don't.
And the majority of Christians are not experiencing the abundant life.
Now there are other factors involved. But it starts with a commitment to get into God's word.
