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.
“Thief”– false teachers and unsaved selfish shepherds “steal”, “kill”, and “destroy”. They try to steal the glory that belongs only to God, and try to take God’s word from men. In this way they try to destroy men. And such people have often been guilty of actual killing. Quite different is the purpose and work of the Lord Jesus. He wants men to have eternal life, spiritual life. This is why He came from heaven to earth. Everywhere in this Gospel is this emphasis on life.
This imperfect world hands us many struggles and hardships that leave us feeling empty and broken. Satan is always plotting and chooses these moments of weakness to steal our peace or destroy our happiness. God sent Jesus to be our salvation, hope, and righteous light in the world of darkness. We have faith in God’s desire to reassure us when we struggle and grant us strength in moments of weakness.
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