Are you sure?
This bookmark will be removed from all folders and any saved notes will be permanently removed.
Overflowing with Life's goodness
Whenever I hear that old adage about whether we view life like a glass half empty or half full, I think of the example of Jesus. Why? First, because I can’t imagine that Jesus would have possibly considered his own—or for that matter, anyone else’s—life ever to be half empty. To me, the Master’s entire teaching and practice were always illustrating something key about the wholeness and fullness of life when lived close to God. Didn’t he tell his followers that he had come to bring them life “more abundantly” (John 10:10)? Because of his unwavering trust in God in every circumstance, coupled with his pure understanding of the rich store of spiritual resources available to everyone, there was never a time when Jesus didn’t have exactly what he needed and exactly when he needed it. And he steadfastly used those spiritual resources to bless and heal others.
On more than one occasion, for example, Jesus was faced with the demand to feed several thousand people when only the slightest of provisions were apparent—enough to feed only a handful of people under normal circumstances. Impossible? No, it was not only divinely possible, it was readily accomplished.
Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.
February 13, 2012 issue
View Issue-
Letters
Malissa Lakin-Watson, Pam Lampson, Linda G. Gorman, Marsha Maupin, Pamela Gresham
-
'My cup runneth over'
Maike Byrd, Staff Editor
-
Thought and health: seeing the link
Russ Gerber
-
Christianity's rocky path in China
Paul Bennett
-
Overflowing with Life's goodness
By Bill Moody
-
Focus on the silver and wheat
By Tom Hundley
-
A perfect employment package
Deepinder Singh
-
A cup full of good
By Bertina Norford
-
Our great Alaska adventure
By Vicki Holcomb
-
Reconciled–at last
Philippa Chatterley
-
A conversation with 'Someone' I love
By Marian English
-
A new President of The Mother Church
The Christian Science Board of Directors
-
Siblings listen for God's voice
By Payton and Gyles Booker
-
100%
Kay Weed
-
On track with God
Michelle
-
One God, one power, one Mind
By Deanna Mummert
-
Tim Tebow and the courage of conviction
Mark Sappenfield
-
Peace on the boardwalk
Scott Stevens
-
Healing of pain and limited mobility
C.M. Lahr
-
Timely birth and quick healing
Linda Opdenweyer Lewis
-
'I forgave the llama...'
Madora Kibbe
-
Wait on the Lord
The Editors