The blessings of God lead to increase
Ephesians 3:20 (AMPCE)” God is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams].”
This scripture paints a picture of a limitless, infinite supply available to each of us. The Lord desires to do for us beyond our highest expectations. To be blessed beyond measure is to experience the extreme goodness of God.
Psalm 31:19 (NIV) “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men, on those who take refuge in you” (New International Version”
The goodness of God represents everything He is, everything He has and everything He desires to do for us. He wants to overwhelm us with His infinite goodness.
Deuteronomy 8:18 (APMC) “But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.”
Increasing your fruitfulness naturally increases your capacity for blessing. When you demonstrate that God can trust you to properly handle blessing, He will gladly open the windows of heaven and pour it out.
2 Corinthians 9:11 (ESV) You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God”.
1 Chronicles 4:10 (LB) “He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would wonderfully bless me and help me in my work; please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all evil and disaster!” And God granted him his request.”
Proverbs 10:22 (TPT) “True enrichment comes from the blessing of the Lord, with rest and contentment in knowing that it all comes from him.”
Isaiah 60:22 (NKJV) “A little one shall become a thousand, And a small one a strong nation. I, the Lord, will hasten it in its time.”
Psalm 115:14-15 (NKJV) May the Lord give you increase more and more, You and your children. 15 May you be blessed by the Lord,
Job 8:7 (AMPC) – “And though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would greatly increase.”
Patrick and Annemarie