"The thief (Satan) only comes in to steal and kill and destroy. I (Jesus) came that they may have and ejoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full till it overflows)." John 10:10 (Amplified)
Quite a paradoxical bible verse to say the least, but this verse probably above all other verses shows the divide between God's and Satan's intent for our lives. To give or to take, that is the question.
Look at this world from a 40,000 foot objective. They are hammering a young professional athlete who gives his resources to the Philippines to help underpriviledged families and children, who gives his praise to God and his teammates, and so on. The world despises him because he doesn't take the praise for himself, nor does he make life about what others could do for him. It makes me feel gross just thinking about it but it's the plain truth for all to see.
Jesus was quite the same polarizing figure. The religious establishment hated the fact that He was so inclusive and giving in His messages. They hated the fact that He had grace for those caught up in the midst of sin, and condemned those who were all about themselves. In thousands of years the tension of give or take is still very prominent. I pray that we'd learn to receive the goodness and grace of God for us, and learn how to be givers of the same to others.
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