RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL. (OCTOBER__2013) THEME: PROSPERITY-AN ABILITY. SUNDAY/20TH/OCTOBER/2013 WITH_PASTOR ANITA OYAKHILOME Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth .(3 John 1:2) Many have only thought of prosperity in terms of money or the multiplication of material possessions, but prosperity is first an ability. Material possessions or finances are often the most common symbols or indications of prosperity, which is why many equate prosperity with money; but its beyond money. Lets review the example of Joseph in Genesis 39:2; the Bible describes him as a prosperous man: And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. Were told that he (Joseph) made his master, Potiphar, to prosper, to the extent that Potiphar made Joseph overseer of all that he had: ...the Lord blessed the Egyptians house for Josephs sake; and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field. And he left all that he had in Josephs hand... (Genesis 39:5-6). Even after he was falsely accused and sent to prison, the Bible says that Joseph was still prosperous. He was put in charge of the prisoners and the Lord made him successful in all that he did (Genesis 39:22-23). You can be in prison, and be prosperous. You can be working for somebody or an organization, and be the reason for their prosperity. Consider Jacob: the Bible says he made Laban to prosper. In Genesis 30:27, Laban testified of this to Jacob and said, ...I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake. Much more than the acquisition of material possessions, prosperity is the ability to help others prosper! Its the ability to do what you want to do, go where you want to go, and be whatever you want to be to the glory of Christ! Its the ability to please God, and walk with the Spirit, and have His glory manifested in your life! Its the Spirit of dominion at work in your life as a child of God. Youve been empowered by God, not just to prosper spiritually, mentally, physically and materially, but also to make others prosperous. PRAYER. Im growing in grace and increasing in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Word is prevailing in my life, causing me to prosper in my body, finances and in every area of my life! Ive been empowered to bring prosperity to others, in Jesus Name. Amen. F U R T H E R S T U D Y: Deuteronomy 8:18(KJV) 18 But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:18(NIV) 18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today. Deuteronomy 8:18(AMP) 18 But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. 2 Corinthians 8:9(KJV) 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9(GNT) 9 You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ; rich as he was, he made himself poor for your sake, in order to make you rich by means of his poverty. 2 Corinthians 8:9(AMP) 9 For you are becoming progressively acquainted with and recognizing more strongly and clearly the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (His kindness, His gracious generosity, His undeserved favor and spiritual blessing), [in] that though He was [so very] rich, yet for your sakes He became [so very] poor, in order that by His poverty you might become enriched (abundantly supplied). DAILY SCRIPTURE READING 1 Year Bible Reading Plan 1 Timothy 2:1-15,Isaiah 52-53 2 Year Bible Reading Plan John 6:52-60,2 Kings 6
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