09/19/2026
Jesus Came to Give You Life
Scripture — John 10:10 (KJV)
“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.”
Devotional Thought
Jesus makes a clear distinction between what the enemy desires and what He came to give us. The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came so that we could have life—and have it abundantly.
Abundant life does not mean that we will never experience difficulties. It means that through Christ, we can have hope, peace, purpose, joy, and a relationship with God regardless of our circumstances.
The enemy may try to steal your peace, joy, confidence, or hope. But Jesus reminds us that He is greater than anything that comes against us.
When life becomes difficult, don't focus only on what is being taken from you. Remember Who came to give you life. Stay close to Jesus, listen to His voice, and trust Him with every area of your life.
Supporting Scriptures
Psalm 16:11 (KJV)
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Reflection
Ask yourself: Am I allowing the things around me to steal the abundant life Jesus has given me?
Today, choose to focus on Christ. Protect your peace, stay rooted in God's Word, and remember that your source of life is Jesus.
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for sending Jesus to give me life and to give it abundantly. When the enemy tries to steal my peace, joy, hope, or purpose, help me remember that Jesus is greater.
Teach me to recognize the things that are pulling me away from You and give me strength to resist them. Help me stay close to You and trust You through every circumstance.
Fill my heart with Your peace, my mind with Your truth, and my life with Your presence. Help me experience the abundant life that comes from knowing and following Jesus.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
