You Are Rich Because Of What Jesus Did 2 CORINTHIANS 8:9 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. God placed the first humans, Adam and Eve, in a garden paradise where all their needs were abundantly supplied, with never a thought of lack. But through disobedience to God mankind fell, and a curse came on the earth. After man sinned then the devil had access to people and brought in stealing, killing, and destruction. All poverty and lack in the earth today is the result of that curse, and the devil is behind it. Jesus came to redeem us and set us free from this curse. It cost Jesus His life, shedding His blood to free us. HEBREWS 2:14 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; Jesus died not only so your sins would be forgiven, but also to free you from the the devil and the curse sin produced. Jesus death legally frees you from all the curse. But you have to stand up for what belongs to you. You have to assert the rights Jesus paid for you to enjoy. 1 JOHN 3:8 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Prosperity was purchased for all by the sacrifice of Jesus at Calvary. The reason we dont have it is because we either dont know it belongs to us, or we are allowing the devil to steal it from us. On the cross Jesus suffered true poverty and lack. It was not because of anything He did wrong, but for our redemption. By His sacrifice, provision was made for our finances. On the cross Jesus took the curses we deserved, so that we might receive as a gift the blessings Jesus deserved. ISAIAH 53:5 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Jesus paid the price necessary for you to obtain peace and well-being. The word translated as peace is shalom. It means well-being in every way, not just inward peace, but what can be seen by others, and definitely includes material prosperity. Jesus died so that you could always have enough. His death purchased prosperity for you. Jesus died that you might have life, and have it in all its fullness. John 10:10 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. GALATIANS 4:7 7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. After you receive Jesus, you are no longer a broke beggar, but a child of Almighty God. John 1:12 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Just like a well-loved child of a billionaire can say, I am rich! even when they have no money in their pocket, you can say the same thing and tell the truth. Your heavenly Father is rich beyond compare, and He chose to make you His heir, and give you everything! When God gave us Jesus, He gave us everything because everything belongs to Jesus. Romans 8:32 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Hebrews 1:2 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; You should not have to wait until you have money in your hand to believe what God said. You can have confidence that He will always provide for you abundantly. So you will always have a full supply, and that is one definition of rich. Because of what Jesus did for me, I am truly rich in every way.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:09:33 +0000