“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” John 10:10 (ESV). A thief comes as a taker. Jesus came as a giver. The thief takes a life to get what he wants. Jesus gave His life to rescue all. The thief destroys. The Carpenter rebuilds. Life is made up of takers and givers, killers and healers, hurters and helpers. Purpose in your heart to be a builder, a giver, a helper and a healer. The vocation of Jesus is, “I came that they might have life.” This is also our vocation. We are to bring life to all the taking, killing, and destructive places and persons in our world. That is one reason the life of God is in us.
About the Author: H. Lamar Smith
Native of Alabama. Graduated from Valley High School, Valley, AL. Graduate of Trevecca Nazarene College, 1966. Graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University, M.A. 1992. Pastored churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Alabama.