Pastor Anita
Beloved,
I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy
soul prospereth (3 John 1:2).
God’s will for you is to
prosper in all things, and excel in all your endeavours. His prosperity for you
is all-encompassing: He wants you to prosper materially, ‘physically,’ and
spiritually. Let’s review some of the operative words in our opening verse.
First, it says, "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest
prosper…." This refers to material prosperity. Secondly, it says, "…and
be in health…"; this refers to the prosperity of your physical body. God
wants you to enjoy divine health, twenty-four hours a day, three sixty-five
days a year and three sixty-six on leap year.
Then, thirdly, it says,
"…even as thy soul prospereth…"; meaning that your material and
physical prosperity should follow your spiritual prosperity. The work for your
material, physical and spiritual prosperity were consummated when Jesus died
and rose triumphantly back to life. This therefore means that as a Christian, you’re
not supposed to remain poor, sick or be spiritually ineffective. The life
that’s been made available to you in Christ is a balanced one; it’s a life of
victory in the Word.
If God didn’t care about
your material prosperity, why would the Scripture say, "…all things are
yours?" (1 Corinthians 3:21). Why would He make you His heir, and a
joint heir with Christ? (Romans 8:17). If He didn’t care about you living in
divine health, why would He send Jesus to take away our infirmities and carry
away all our sicknesses? (Matthew 8:17). If He didn’t want you to live a
vibrant and exciting life in righteousness and true holiness, why then would He
call you holy (1 Thessalonians 5:27, Hebrews 3:1), and give you His righteous
nature (Romans 5:17)?
Walk in the truth of
God’s Word and refuse to accept anything contrary. Your material, physical, and
spiritual prosperity is God’s idea; enjoy your inheritance in Christ.
Prayer Dear
Father, I thank you for blessing me with all blessings in Christ Jesus. My life
is filled with your goodness, as I serve you joyfully in righteousness, peace,
and holiness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d
y: Ephesians 1:3; 1 Corinthians 3:21-23; Romans 8:17
Daily
Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan :
John 11:17-57, 2 Kings 13-15
2 Year Reading Plan :
Mark 12:28-34, Numbers 27
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