I recently shared with one of my classes that I lived between the tension of John 10:10 and Job 14:1. I confessed Christ as Lord just before I turned fifteen years old. I eagerly read through Scripture and quickly discovered passages that shaped my life. Jesus said,
I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10).
As a young man, these words encouraged me to live life full of hope, joy, and anticipation. I was convinced that as long as I followed after Jesus, my life would be full.
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