However Jesus gives me a promise, a promise for us all.
John 10:10 (NKJV)
“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
Abundantly...... more, greater, excessive and exceedingly. (Strong’s Concordance)
His word says, “abundantly.”
To live in abundance, is up to me to let go of the many things I clutch tight. To trust in the things He has already prepared for me. Greater will be my wisdom, exceedingly more will my heart love, and excessive grace will I be able to extend. It is not easy when I am called to let go, to see beyond the moment, and trust there is more. It is in releasing where I gain.
When my hands hold the brokenness of those I love—He tells me "place their pieces at my feet."
When my heart stores the painful journeys of life—He speaks one word, "surrender."
When I grip the small and refuse to let go—He is there holding out His hand telling me.....
“Trust me. I have better."
Then comes the abundance of physical things. Maybe it's a financial need, a relationship status, or a geographical move. He desires for me to have those things in abundance as well. However, I have to be willing to move my feet when and where He says, “Go.” So does my struggle come in the form of my feet not wanting to move? Maybe its my heart more than my feet? Whatever the reason, my reason, holding onto seasons reaching their end will only keep me stagnant in my life.
When my feet move—His favor pours over me like a cloak of honey.
When my steps line up according to His will—the windows of heaven open for His blessings to rain.
When I trust His plan for my life—it is then I live more abundantly.
I know my life is on the brink of a new season, a place of growth, and abundance. As I take my first small steps, I look up with my small teddy bear in my grasp to see my daddy God reaching out and once again telling me............
“Trust Me I have Better."