PLANT A SEED OF GROWTH TODAY

15th DECEMBER 2021

 

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Luke 6:38

 

Growing and expanding materially or spiritually is a complex and challenging process. Although many spiritual principles and books have evolved on the subject, one thing is obvious; to grow and expand or acquire abundance and retain the same has nothing to do with physical strength in terms of how much energy you deplore to work. Were that to be the case, the lame, the armless, the blind or those with physical disabilities would not be millionaires. Also, the able persons, strong and energetic, will be more prosperous if physical strength were necessary for material attainment. 

This insight explains today’s scripture, which seeks to turn our attention to the alchemy of abundance rather than the physical abilities to break even. The scripture is telling us today to first, give, that we may receive; secondly, that we should develop a capacity to receive abundance; thirdly, you should reposition your psyche and attitude to receive from God. 

Therefore, we must develop a capacity to receive, capacity to retain and enjoy wealth, and capacity to distribute wealth. HOW? Believe that God can enlarge and expand your horizons, and then make efforts to obey the commandments of God relating to abundance. Our main hindrance to receiving from God is our lack of capacity to receive and retain wealth. The widow in 2 Kings 4:6 explains the point. The miracle of the oil continued to flow until she had no more jars to store the oil. So, she could only store what her jars could retain. The oil stopped multiplying when all her jars were full. It follows that, with more jars, she would have stored more oil. As your capacity to retain wealth increases, so does the blessing of the Lord flow into your life. 

The word of God is telling us today that our generosity goes a long way in making us develop a capacity to receive from God. And that our ability to receive determines how much we’re capable of receiving from God. This means God will not give us a blessing we cannot handle spiritually or physically. The Israelites’ journey took forty years simply because God’s people could not accept, appreciate and act on the blessings of God. Our capacity to receive and understand the flow of God’s blessings will either release or limit our potential for success. 

To increase our capacity to receive from God, we must learn to take God by His Word and think beyond our negative imagination and limitations. To Increase your capacity to receive and to retain wealth: 1) Ask God to increase your capacity. (1 Chronicles 4:10) Believe that God would reward you 2.) Get out of your comfort zone, and embrace new challenges. Start to do something you previously thought was impossible (Genesis 12:1-2). 3.) See through God’s eyes. That means we have to see into the future; believe in God, and see things the way God sees them. Believe in the power of God to change your situations. (2 Chronicles 20:20). 4) Avoid negative conversations with people who are neither motivated nor capable of bigger dreams. 5) Associate with dynamic and progressively minded people. 

PRAYER

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, enlarge my borders and also broaden my heart so I can run the way of your commandments. Lord, enlarge my steps so I can receive your wealth and prosperity. I receive deliverance and enlargement for my life today. The Lord shall increase me more and more. A MEN

FURTHER READING: Isaiah 54:2; 2 Kings 4:6