2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
In the Old Testament there is part or a saying to Abram that speaks of being a blessed to be a blessing.
The Greek word Paul uses in this verse is autarkeia, which is found in classical Greek, meaning “independently wealthy, needing nothing.”
Not only is God more than able, He is willing to provide for us what we need in abundance. He is not the God of poverty or lack. He is not the God of just enough, He is the God of more than enough!
“May the God who is more than enough grant you mercy and favour.” Genesis 43:14
The truth is, God loves to take care of us, bless us and provide what we need. This is a truth we must allow to set in our hearts and permeate our minds. Instead of going through life passive with a half-hearted shrug of hope saying, “Hopefully God pulls through…” or “Hopefully God takes care of me…” we should lean into His promises and truly believe what it is that He says He will do!
When we choose to fully surrender to trusting in Him, it lifts our spirits, removes burdens, and causes us to rejoice in fresh faith birthed within us!
Allowing the truth of God’s promises and the truth of who He is to penetrate our hearts and minds will enable it to also go deep into the recesses of our souls.
We will be able to joyfully and effortlessly declare all He will do in faith-filled confidence!
God promises to give us everything we need in our daily lives. What’s more, He also calls us to show that love and care to others.
Transforming God,
we cannot sow our seed with clenched fists.
Help us to open our hands, to let go of grasping,
that we too may scatter with hope and generosity
our seeds of justice, peace and joy.
So may the fruits of our harvest
be for the sharing of the earth
and the blessing of your love.
Amen
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