Living from the Overflow

When we find our name on the final roster, our chests fill with excitement, pride and anticipation. What we’ve worked toward and hoped for has become reality!

When we love something, we put everything we have into it. We live and breathe what’s important to us. But this can lead to a rickety foundation if what we’ve placed our hope in disappoints us or crumbles unexpectedly.

Jesus pointed out how vastly different the thief of our souls is from our Savior. Where the enemy leads us down a path of discord, hurt and destruction, Jesus, our good Shepherd, brings a life full of abundance, unity and light.

God has so much more in store for us than we can even imagine. Beyond any championship, accolade or success, God wants to give us an abundant life in Him. Take a minute and listen to the voice of Jesus, reminding you of what it looks like to live in the promises and overflow of His love.

Overflowing Joy

Joy is a fruit of the Spirit that is produced in us by the power of the Holy Spirit when we choose to see situations with an eternal lens. Even in our trials, God can grow a deeper joy that isn’t dependent on what we face, but who we face it with. Deep-rooted joy is intriguing, and others will notice this in you and want to know how you remain joyful, even in the middle of hard things.

Overflowing Hope

God’s promises fill us with ultimate hope that does not disappoint. We know that in the end, He will make all things right, and we can look to Him in all our circumstances to build confidence that in Christ, no situation is impossible, and there is always more to come.

Overflowing Grace

Grace abounds over and over. For as many times as we slip and stumble, God guides us back to His mercy and love. The more grace God gives, the more we receive. And the more we receive, the more we get to be vessels of that grace and extend it to the people around us. Grace gives more than we can imagine, and it’s what sets God’s love apart.

Living from the overflow brings a deep and lasting peace that can only come from fully abiding in the Lord. Recognize His joy, hope and grace for you; receive it, and let it settle within you. This is the full life Jesus promises. Choose the way of God’s grace, and step into all the abundance that comes from our good Shepherd.