John 10: 10
I have come that they
may have life, and have it to the full.
Jesus reveals the truth about His mission on earth. It was to
defeat the spirit of death and to bring life to all who believe in Him. Not
only will we have life but we will have it to the fullest. The promise of Jesus
reminds us of the character of God who is generous and kind. Not only will he
not withhold any good things from us but He promised to reward us in abundance
and fullness.
In Mark 10 : 17-20 Jesus reminded us that we are not to store
up treasures on earth but instead we must store up treasures in heaven instead.
The material wealth of this world are temporal, everything can be destroyed
overnight. Look at the cities and the buildings that man takes pride in and have
so much of attachment to it in the countries that are being ravage by war. The
most beautiful buildings and palaces will turn to ruins and be worthless with a
split second when a bomb falls on it.
We have seen some of the dictators’ palaces which are so
beautiful and richly adorned but today these are worthless ruins and rumbles.
Jesus had also constantly reminded us that we should be storing up our
treasures in heaven where it will not be destroyed. The treasures in heaven are
perfect and eternal.
Jesus also reminded us that for those who leave the world
behind them and sacrifice all for Him, surely their rewards shall be great in
heaven. Jesus said “whoever finds their
lives (on this earth) will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake
will find it.”
Looking at the early believers, they were the ones who walked
with Jesus, lived with Him and they totally believed and obeyed Him. There were
many who had material wealth during that time but they were willing to let all
of that go and instead chose to live frugal lives in obedience to Jesus Christ.
One of them was the apostle Paul who gave up his family and
successful career to become the apostle to the gentiles. He did not receive any
financial support and lived entirely by faith. He wrote of the times he had to be
without food for days as he had no money to buy food. Paul also wrote that he
had to do tent making to earn some money to support himself and his travelling
companions. They ate when they had some money, and they hungered when they had
none.
This brings us back to Jesus’ call to us to wait and receive
the rewards from Him. His reward is great and generous.
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