#soap # John 10 ## Title: The Lord Has Come To Give Life ## Scripture: (John 10:10-11) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. (NET) ## Observation: This verse has been used to say that Jesus has come to give us everything we want. This is not true. A rich and satisfying life is the byproduct of our salvation. We can live a life without the fear of death, because we know what comes after it. We can live without fear, trusting God to protect us, because He will never send us where He will not always go with us. What can you do to someone who says, “To live is Christ, to die is gain.”? The answer is nothing. When we finally realize that God truly is for us, there is nothing that can stop us from seeing life as rich and satisfying. Everywhere we turn, every heartache that comes, every joy we experience… the Lord is there. ## Application: Have you ever thought about how you do not go through a single day or a single moment alone? The Lord is always there. Answer the question, “How does that lead to a rich and satisfying life?” ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always walking with us.