The Greatest Plot Twist Ever - Encouragement for Today - April 8, 2020

Peace and perspective from God's timeless truths. [View this email in your browser]( Encouragement for Today --------------------------------------------------------------- [Kathy Crabtree]April 8, 2020 The Greatest Plot Twist Ever [KATHY CRABTREE, COMPEL Member]( Lee en [español]( “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” ‭‭John‬ ‭10:10‬ ‭(NKJV)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Have you ever watched a movie or read a book and then the unexpected happens? It’s that heart-pounding suspense when a sudden change in direction or a surprising twist is revealed that you didn’t see coming. It’s the moment you realize the good guy is really bad, or new information is revealed causing you to rethink where you thought the story was headed. A “plot twist” can completely change your perception of the story line. It has the potential to change the actual outcome of the story or movie. I recently recognized that “plot twist” accurately describes our spiritual journey. In Genesis Chapter 3, we find the first plot twist. It is here the serpent gives some new information to Adam and Eve. The serpent introduces the idea of self-focus, leading them to consider what would benefit them versus what God desired. This new information led to their ultimate rebellion against God in the Garden of Eden. In this moment of deception, Satan must have believed he had pulled a great plot twist by leading Eve and Adam in a different direction from what God desired and had planned for them. The first portion of [John 10:10]( reads: “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.” Satan’s ploy was to steal their innocence, kill their hope, and destroy their dedication to God, as well as their intimate relationship with Him. He is continually working to derail and destroy God’s plan for humankind. The second portion of [John 10:10]( reveals an even greater plot twist than the one found in [Genesis 3](. Jesus speaks of Himself: “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” This is the ultimate plot twist, resulting in a fabulous new ending of glorious reconciliation, redemption and eternal blessing! Jesus came to kill, destroy and decimate the plot twist introduced in the Garden of Eden by the serpent. He came to earth with a divine mission in mind: to seek and save the lost and share the truth of God’s amazing grace and love so we might be set free from this broken, selfish world. [Continue reading...]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Subscription Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( --------------------------------------------------------------- © 2020 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 500, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Encouragement for Today. [Link](