God’s Will For Man

God’s Will For Man

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God’s Will For Man

God’s will for man has always been rooted in purpose, growth, and dominion. In the very beginning, He declared His intent in Genesis 1:28: “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion…” This wasn’t just a suggestion. It was a divine mandate to increase, grow, and take charge.

God is not interested in giving us physical increase at the expense of our souls. His desire is that our growth begins from the inside out. “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” (3 John 1:2). Before we ask for blessings, breakthroughs, or expansion, God wants our souls to mature in Him.

Many times, delays in certain areas of our lives are not because we aren’t praying or working hard. It’s not that God is deaf to our cries. Sometimes, it’s simply because our inner man is not yet ready to steward the increase we are asking for. God, in His mercy, withholds what could destroy us.

Apostle Paul captures this in 1 Corinthians 3:6-7: “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” Increase is a process. Planting must take place. Watering must follow. Then, God releases growth. When there is a lack of spiritual preparation, increase can become a burden rather than a blessing.

Galatians 4:1 says: “As long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all.” God doesn’t release dominion to spiritual infants. He waits for sons and daughters who are ready to grow in wisdom, faith, and intimacy with Him.

So, what seed are you planting today? What steps are you taking to grow spiritually? Are you preparing your soul for the increase God desires to bring?

I charge you to seek God’s will first, because when the soul prospers, increase follows.

Shalom!

How To Step Into Next Year With Divine Steeze

How To Step Into Next Year With Divine Steeze

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As the year approaches its end very quickly, you can not help but give all the glory to God.
Has the Lord been good?
I am sure your answer is a resounding, yes!

Psalms 20:7 (KJV): Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Can you recall how, throughout the year, the name of the Lord has been your trust?
Can you look back and even have a faint idea of how many times you have called on the name of the Lord this year?
Others may trust in their “chariots” and “horses” to move them forward and advance them, but we have trusted in the name of God all through the year!
I am sure you can not count how many times you have called on Him.

The scripture above reminds us that there is great power in remembering:
We will remember the name of the LORD our God!

The Amplified Version puts it this way:

Psalms 20:7 (AMPC): Some trust in and boast of chariots and some of horses, but we will trust in and boast of the name of the LORD our God.

Our boast is in the name of the Lord!
We have not trusted in our strength or our intellect. It is in the name of the Lord!

And hear me: we approach the coming year on the strength of this revelation.
The Lord is our trust; we can boast in that, declaring that next year will be glorious!

How can you be so sure? Someone might ask.
How can you even say that? With all the economic downturns, uncertainties in the air, and currency devaluations as rapid as water rushing down a mountain, should you not fear what lies ahead?
Nay, we are not among those who fear! Our boast is in the name of the Lord.

With this confidence and divine assurance, we march gallantly into the coming year, knowing that our joy and victory are assured!

Good morning!