“And God is able to bless you abundantly,
so that
in all things at all times, having all that you need,
you will abound in every good work.”
II Corinthians 9:8
What a great verse! God is able to bless you and bless me—and to do it abundantly.
It’s a wonderful time to meditate on this verse, as we move into this week of celebration and thanksgiving for the abundance that our Heavenly Father has given us.
Blessing is defined differently in God’s economy than in the world. Our culture measures blessing in dollars, square footage, or social media views and likes.
But when God blesses us, it’s about what we get to be part of, not what we get.
Blessing from God is “catch and release.” He blesses us so that we can bless others. And when you get that—when that becomes the desire of your heart—everything changes. You gain a new perspective on who you are, the purpose for your life, and why you were created.
- Not just blessing, but abundant blessing.
- Not just some times, but all times.
- Not just a little, but all that you need.
- And not a few of our works, but every good work.
Because of God’s provision, we are blessed with everything we need: the presence of His Spirit, the gift if of His Word, and the daily gift of time and people to love on.
Because of God’s presence and provision, we can abound at ALL times and in EVERY good work. Does that truth stir your heart, friend? Does it light your fire? Does it spur you on, as it does me?
The word abound means to be over and above, to exceed the ordinary, to overflow, and to have a surplus.
What a promise! What a God! How good He is to us! He is the God of unlimited resources—the creator and sustainer of our universe and the lover of our souls.
Reading this verse on my birthday just last week, I chose to receive it as a great gift from our very good God. It’s a gift for you, too! But like any other gift, we must open and use it before we can truly own and appreciate it.
As we head into Thanksgiving week, are you ready for some abounding—some “catching and releasing” of God’s abundant blessings? I know I am! Thank you, Lord!
Paul gets very personal in the lesson from this week’s teaching video. We hear his testimony and it can be summarized:
• I was…
• But God…
• And now…
We invite you to listen as Laura unpacks this powerful story of Amazing Grace and hope Paul’s story spurs you on to tell YOUR story—and that others will hear that story and glorify God!
