More Than Enough

“Jesus came to give life and to give it more abundantly. Abundance is more than enough. Do you know what it means to sacrifice everything so that you can have . . . more than enough? More than enough joy. More than enough peace. More than enough satisfaction. More than enough hope. And finally, more than enough assurance of a home in Heaven.”

These are words from the sermon preached last Sunday in Phoenix by Minister Wayne Amoth. Today, because of Jesus, I am experiencing “more than enough” in a desert place. Along with Laurence’s little sister and family, we have walked the streets of Nogales, Mexico, hiked miles through a canyon, ate delicious barbecue, spent time around a fire while Sister roasted marshmallows, heard coyotes, and had javalinas walk through the patio of our vacation rental. However, I can testify from experience that if it were not for the peace that comes with the absence of fear and turmoil, I would not be so happy here.

We are blessed with being able to leave city chaos to see these places of natural beauty, of mountains and desert, the sea and lakes. The devil likes to follow us to these places; I know what it is to be tormented on a canyon hiking trail. However, thanks to Jesus, today I’m experiencing “more than enough.” You can too. God bless! Berniece

P.s. What happens when a football hits a Saguaro cactus?