GOD IS MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR YOU
God Is More Than Enough for You
1. Introduction and Encouragement
Today, I want to encourage all of us to put our hope in the Lord!
And to remind you that God is everything we need!
God is more than enough for a full, abundant life.
The Apostle Peter writes in his second letter:
2 Peter 1:3 (NIV):
"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness."
2. Everything We Need Comes Through Knowing God
But how does this work? And what do we gain by knowing God?
God is the most generous Giver:
Romans 8:32 (NIV):
"He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?"
God loves you:
John 3:16 (NIV):
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
And Jesus came so that your life would overflow:
John 10:10 (NIV):
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
3. What Is Happiness?
Recently I came across another study on human happiness—because both scientists and everyday people keep asking: “What is true happiness?”
And many studies show that happiness can’t be measured by comfort or material wealth alone. Real happiness is deeper than just good food or a cozy bed.
When Jesus says He came to give us life “to the full,” He meant a good, joyful, and godly life.
So let’s explore that deeper today.
4. The Triune Nature of Man and Levels of Happiness
The Bible teaches that a human being is made of three parts—spirit, soul, and body. (Some believe in two parts—soul and body—but that doesn’t change the big picture.)
Let’s look at happiness on each of these levels:
Body
This is our physical body.
Physical happiness includes good food, comfortable living conditions (like soft sofas and nice cars), good health, etc.
This is easy to understand.
Soul
This includes our emotions, memory, personality, creativity, and intellect.
Soul-level happiness comes from:
● relationships
● good memories
● self-worth
● creativity
● a sense of purpose
And we all agree—this level of happiness is more meaningful than physical comfort alone.
You could be eating undercooked food in a rainy forest with friends—and still be truly happy, because of the emotional and relational joy you're experiencing.
Or you might go a whole day without eating because you're so immersed in creating art, building something, or playing sports.
Despite physical discomfort, you feel satisfied.
Even when you sit on a warm, comfortable couch, your best memories might be of times when you had none of that—but you had soul-level joy.
That’s why emotional (soul) happiness is higher in quality than physical happiness.
Mark 8:36 (NIV):
"What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?"
Spirit
This is the part of us that is directly connected to God.
Since we are often less aware of this part of ourselves, let’s learn what the Bible says:
Our spirit becomes alive when we are born again:
John 3:5–6 (NIV):
"Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.
Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit."
Our spirit reminds us that we belong to God and are His children:
Romans 8:16 (NIV):
"The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children."
Because God is Spirit, our spirit is the part that connects directly with Him:
Galatians 4:6 (NIV):
"Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’"
Spiritual Happiness
This is a whole other level.
It's the highest quality of happiness—deeper than physical or emotional satisfaction.
This explains why many Christians throughout history endured physical pain, persecution, and loneliness—yet remained joyful.
They were connected to God on the spiritual level.
At the same time, many people today have physical comfort, emotional support, and social success—but still feel deeply empty.
They lack spiritual fulfillment.
French philosopher Blaise Pascal once said:
"There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of each man which cannot be satisfied by any created thing but only by God the Creator, made known through Jesus Christ."
5. God Is the Source of True Enjoyment
The apostle Paul wrote to Timothy to remind believers—especially those who have wealth—that true life and enjoyment come only through a relationship with God:
1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV):
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment."
6. Conclusion: God Gives Fullness of Life
So today we’ve seen that:
● God came to give us life abundantly.
● He gives us everything we need for life and godliness.
● He provides everything richly for our enjoyment.
we also talked about the fact that God, as the Creator of life, designed life to be full and joyful.
We reflected on the threefold nature of humanity—body, soul, and spirit.
Each level offers its own kind of happiness, but not all levels are equal in quality.
It’s important to remember this—because people sometimes trade a higher form of happiness for a lower one:
● They may lose their spiritual connection with God just to chase emotional thrills.
● Or lose meaningful relationships for the sake of more material comfort.
And in the end—they feel less happy.
7. Final Statement
In closing, I want to say this:
God has already done everything needed so we can live a full and happy life—on all three levels.
And if you feel like you’re missing something in any area—God is more than enough to restore what is lacking.
I am fully convinced:
God is all anyone needs to live a life that is whole, joyful, abundant, and full of purpose.
Amen.
By Vova Kaziuk