“Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.”
Psalm 128:1-2, NIV.
We mostly associate the words, “blessings, prosperity” with material things and worldly positions. In as much as that is partly true, yet, it is just a little fraction of what they entail. Our Savior Jesus was blessing and prosperity personified. In Jesus’ days here on earth, some lived in rich houses like King Herod and many of them wealthy men. Remember the rich young ruler who came to Jesus to know what he could do to inherit the kingdom of Heaven? the one whom the bible described as wealthy. these people were affluent men who also lived out their affluence, yet, Jesus did not live like them; He did not own villas or chariots and horses, things that are equivalent to private jets and many luxury cars in our day. So, the words, “blessings, prosperity” has been profoundly diminished by prosperity preachers and those whose hearts are only in worldly things. In the book of revelation, Jesus told the church of Smyrna, while comparing them with some others, that though they are poor, yet they are rich! While we strive by God’s grace to obtain the blessings and prosperity that pertains to material things and godly positions here on earth, we must strive hardest to obtain the better part of our promised blessing and prosperity which are spiritual and has to do with the conditions of our spirits and souls as well as eternal life.
PRAYER!
Father God, as I obey Your word, do not allow me to obtain only the lesser blessings and prosperity but lose out on the higher ones, rather, I ask you today to grant me all-round blessings and prosperity for Your glory and my good in Jesus mighty name, amen.
Child of God, I prophesy the blessings of the LORD over the godly works of your hands. I prophesy that the LORD shall meet all your godly desires and you shall testify to the goodness of God in Jesus mighty name, amen.
Jesus loves you!
Written by Prophetess Susan Ikeokwu
JESUS IS LORD!