On Assignment!

On Assignment!

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. John 10:10 KJV

Today's extract speaks of two extremes; two eternal destinies. It speaks of two parallel assignments and two masters. Man fools himself if he thinks he is the master of his own destiny. In fact, there is just one thing man is a master of, and that is just his or her choice. The consequences of that choice is way above the manipulation or control of any man. Man will do good to remember this when next you are tempted to think you are in control of your life. How can you claim control over something you never knew how it began or the things that went into its being?

There are two sides to today's extract. Both ends of this piece reflect compulsory assignments. Both are progressive in nature; it doesn't start and end on one level. The thief's assignment is to steal, kill and destroy. It starts with taking what God has given you and replacing it with a lie. The experience in the Garden of Eden was the foundation, where the life of God in us which never ends was replaced by death through sin. Then the devil progresses to kill, because he knows that it is only physical death in sin that will guarantee the last level, which is to destroy in hell forever.

The other side is the life of God Himself. He comes to do just one thing, and it is to restore the quality of life man lost to sin in the Garden of Eden. With that life comes all of the things required for life and Godliness. He doesn't just promise life; he promises it in abundance. Did you notice the word 'come' in both assignments? This shows that whether you know it or not, both God and the devil are on assignment, both with an offer for you. This is where the power of your choice comes in: you choose who you will follow. Once you have made a choice, the consequences of that choice is already settled, as revealed in today's extract.

If I claim God is too nice to throw his creation into hell, why do you think the devil doesn't have such limitations? God wants me to know today that His life is full and free, and the benefits are eternal. Come to Him today; He will give you all of Himself, which is abundant life. His time of favour is here.