BIBLE READING: PROVERBS 25, 26; 2 CORINTHIANS 9
“Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God” 2 Corinthians 9:11 (KJV)
God’s desire and plan for man is that of a holistic success and enrichment. His plans and thoughts for us are plans of good and not of evil, to bring us to an expected end, it is that of rest and fulfillment on every side. God’s plan is for his power and provisions to affect every facet of our lives so that we can find true fulfillment in life. This includes our spiritual, mental, marital, physical, material and financial well being. It is indeed a plan of total well-being. “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 2 (KJV). This is God’s ultimate desire for all of humanity. True prosperity is total well being which embraces every aspect of life. Apostle Paul prayed for the Corinthian church that they be enriched in everything in abundance so that thanksgiving will be given to God.
Our failure and poverty do not glorify God. We cannot fully and truly represent God until the blessings of God is evident in our lives; such blessings are not only spiritual, they are also material, physical and mental. God, in Christ, has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places. He wants us blessed so that we can truly represent him as ambassadors and dominate our world for him. “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue” 2 Peter 1:3 (KJV). The believer in Christ is truly enriched in everything. We need to access these riches in Christ.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to access the exceeding riches of Christ.
Rev. Vincent Diolu