The God of Overflow!
In my devotional time this morning, God’s Word reminded me of a powerful part of His nature: He is the God of overflow! This passage is a window into a conversation that Jesus has with his disciples.
“Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread? Do you still not understand? Don’t you remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?”
The will of God is for you to Prosper and be Generous!
In a world constantly in need of financial wisdom and breakthroughs, there is one source that provides the greatest answer about how we engage and create wealth: the Bible. God's Word is packed with impact and strategies for creating wealth. The problem is that in the church, for decades, we've been taught that money is evil, so it's difficult to engage as a Christian. And many wealthy Christians feel guilty about it.
We need to know what God's Word says about creating, enjoying, and giving away wealth. Being prosperous gets a bad reputation in the world, but for us to truly love and take care of people, funds are required, which means that we need to learn how to properly engage with and create wealth.
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For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
As He’s teaching them a lesson about the Pharisees and the danger of dead religion, Jesus makes a statement about his abundant nature. The disciples think Jesus is mad that they didn’t bring bread with them, and Jesus then becomes somewhat indignant that they think He’s worried about a bread shortage. Jesus is saying to them, I am a God of abundance and overflow. I am not in lack or short supply. He’s also saying, if I needed bread I can make it appear and multiply. I am not in need or in lack. I believe he’s wanting us to see him and experience the overflow abundance of God. Don’t go to God with the mindset that he’s lacking something or that what you need is difficult for Him. If He can feed 5,000+ with a young boys lunch, He can do the impossible in your life and situation!
