Don’t Mistaken the Tool for the Increaser!
“He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalms 1:3 WEB)
There are so many ways and channels available for God to bless us.
Some people trust in their exercise to keep them strong, fit and healthy.
But do you know that some people exercise and don’t get the results they want? Their exercise isn’t blessed by God.
Others trust in skincare routines and diets to stay young and beautiful.
Do you know that you can do all that and still age fast if God isn’t blessing that?
Recognize that all these methods and ways are simply tools—means to an end. They have no power to help you if God’s blessing isn’t upon them.
“Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.” (Psalms 127:1-2 WEB)
If your trust is in your fleshly efforts to get results, you’ll be disappointed. Many people strive to be rich and work hard all their lives to end up with a fistful of sand that slips through their fingers.
It’s not our hardworking attitude that makes us prosper in all things. We need God’s blessing.
God’s word promises that because you are a blessed man, everything you do shall prosper. God’s blessing to prosper is upon you—so rely on His favor and His blessing to make whatever you do effective.
“So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.” (1 Corinthians 3:7 WEB)
Remember, it’s not about what you do or which method you choose. Once God places His power to increase upon the work of your hands, it will prosper.
Even if it’s a simple idea that the world is already doing, yours is set apart and blessed above theirs because God’s blessing is upon you. Rely on His grace towards you and you will increase!
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