Tuesday April 22nd, 2025
« Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning »
NKJV « Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you »
NLT« Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back »
CEV « If you give to others, you will be given a full amount in return. It will be packed down, shaken together, and spilling over into your lap. The way you treat others is the way you will be treated »
Everything you see on earth originates from God – even those that were manufactured by man.
This means that God is in control of all resources on earth. Psalm 24:1NLT says
« The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to Him »
- Whatever anyone has was given to him or her by God.
That uncle you are depending on to help pay your school fees is only a vessel in the hands of God; he is not your provider.
If your hope is in him and he were to lose his source of livelihood tomorrow what would you do ?
Man cannot be depended on at all; only God can provide for you in any situation or circumstance. Jeremiah 17:5
« Thus says the LORD: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man And makes flesh his strength, Whose heart departs from the LORD »
Every good and perfect gift comes from God, James 1:17.
Put your trust in Him for the provision of all your needs and you will see Him meeting them one after the other.
Before you seek help from any human being, ask God.
Talk to Him and let Him be the One to direct you to whoever He has ordained to help you.
David understood this, so he said in Psalm 121:1-2NKJV
« I will lift up my eyes to the hills— from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth »
What do you need to do to keep enjoying the provision of God?
Be generous.
If you are stingy, remember that you will receive in the same measure you give.
Jesus taught us in Luke 6:38 that when you give, men will in turn, give unto you.
In other words, do not expect to receive if you don’t give.
This principle is simple and easy to understand.
Give to the poor Psalm 41:1, to them that are of the household of God Galatians 6:10, to the Lord Proverbs 3:9-10.
Remember, God is your only source and giving according to His will opens up avenues to receive good and perfect gifts from Him.
Application – When you have a need, look to God and not man, for provision.
Author – Bishop Enoch Adejare Adeboye; General Overseer of the RCCG
Posted by Naomie Joseph
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