Life With A Capital “L”

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10)

When Jesus said He had come to give us the abundant life, we must be careful not to confine that idea to eternity. The abundant life begins on this side of the grave, in the here and now. Are you experiencing life to the full, the abundant life — life with a capital “L” — right here, right now? 

In order to experience life to the full, we must remember that no matter what is happening in our circumstances, God is for us and not against us (Romans 8:31). God is for us when the sun is brightly shining, and He is for us when the our sky is blanketed by dark, ominous clouds. God is for us when we are in seasons of abundance and seasons of scarcity. God is for us when we are experiencing good health and when we are struggling through times of sickness.

Never forget that life with a capital “L” is the Lord. Here is one of greatest verses in all of sacred Scripture to encourage you to live a life with a capital “L” –

To me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21)

The apostle Paul knew that his life would achieve its ultimate purpose if he was living in such a way that Christ was exalted, magnified, and glorified. Paul’s life was Christ. Period. From the moment of his conversion on the road to Damascus right up to his martyrdom in Rome, Paul lived every moment of every day to expand the cause of Christ’s Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Paul preached. Paul prayed. Paul penned much of the New Testament. All of this was done with a single purpose: to point his audience to Jesus. Paul lived life with a capital “L” and this is to be the confession of our lives too.  

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:1-4)

This is the Gospel. This is grace for your race. NEVER FORGET THAT . . . AMEN!