Title: Rich In Every Way / Topic: God's Blessings

Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 6; 1 Samuel 7; Psalm 72; 2 Corinthians 9

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-11
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

Observation: This is a great scripture about the principle of sowing and reaping and the place of faith in prosperity. God is the ultimate source -- Paul uses the phrases "he who supplies seed to the sower and bread and food" -- a great description of Jehovah Jireh. Relying upon God as the source results in one thing: richness! Look how Paul pours it on: "Supply and increase," "enlarge the harvest," "rich in every way." But this is not just about money -- no, it is also about character: "righteousness" and "generosity" are also hugely prominent in these verses. It is quite clear that the person who submits to God in trust and faith not only will be blessed in finances, but also in character and as Paul says, "rich in every way."

Application: These are incentives enough for anyone to serve the Lord. But when you add the fact of God's great love and the desperate need of humans for redemption from our own brokenness, why would anyone not lay it all down for God?

Prayer: Lord, You are great. May I serve You in such a way that I am blessed and "rich in every way."
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.