I have been pondering this question for sometime! Friends, it is essential that we prepare ourselves for blessings and success. Our ‘faith’ is what determines the strength of our beliefs and it is our relationship with Jesus, knowledge, experience, faith and passion that help us achieve success. Let’s look into each a little deeper.
Faith - The expectant confidence of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Believing that we are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under the Lord’s table, yet believing that our God will provide all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. We must work and keep our eyes focused on our Lord and Savior. We stand in faith and call those things that are not seen as if they were already performed. We trust and believe, according to the scriptures, that our God is able to do everything but fail. Let’s live each day in unshakable faith.
Relationship - It is imperative that we establish a strong relationship with our Lord and Savior which is easily accomplished when we spend time with God reading the scriptures, meditating on His Word and listening for the promptings of the Holy Spirit, daily! This means establishing an unbreakable bond with Jesus. Jesus then chooses to bless each believer based on our faith and our ability to manage the blessings we have already received. Why ask for millions of dollars when we do not manage the money that we are entrusted with now? God blesses us based on our ability, knowledge, skill, experience and faith that we already have and/or seeking before receiving great blessings. What do we generously share with others from our current blessings? God expects us to have a personal relationship with Jesus, help others and live in faith.
Passion - Do we have passion (a burning desire) for a relationship with Jesus? Do we seek to live in unconditional love with our family, friends, neighbors, and others that we come in contact with? Do we trust God relentlessly? Secondly, are we passionate about being blessed based on who we are and what we are capable of doing? Do we desire to accept and live with our blessings in the manner in which God directs our steps through the power of the Holy Spirit? It is important to understand that as “BELIEVERS” we are expected to live and manage our resources according to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. God knows when we are faking it! Please be real; live in faith, work hard and wait on the Lord! He keeps all of His promises!
Jeremiah 29:11 states: For I know the thoughts and plans I have for you, says the Lord; plans for good and not evil; to give you hope and a future!
Is our ‘Faith’ strong enough for additional blessings?