THEME: ALIVE IN '25: LIVING THE ABUNDANT LIFE-John 10:10- The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
God wants us to be more than ordinary servants and in the lesson for today, James teaches us how to do this, including looking out for the vulnerable in our society and to be careful of the words we utter as the spoken word is very powerful.
Truly abiding in Jesus Christ requires a daily commitment on our part. This means that we have to choose Him above all else, allowing His presence to shape our thoughts, words and actions.
Jesus proclaimed that He is the Bread of Life and that whoever goes to him will never be hungry and whoever believes in Him shall never be thirsty. He calls us to have a personal relationship with Him and to surrender our lives to Him as this is the only path for the salvation of our souls.
This message which is especially for men encourages them not to be afraid to display their vulnerability, and to reach out to other men who may be struggling mentally or physically.
In the parables of the Growing Seed and the Mustard Seed, we see that in the Kingdom of God growth may be slow. However, magnificent growth is accomplished if we exhibit patience and wait for God to reveal His Glory.