A Journey To God's Increase

Hey there! Have you ever thought about what God really wants for you? Like, does He want you to get by, or does He want you to thrive? Let’s dig in.

Why did God create plants and animals?* Check out Genesis 1:11, "Then God said, 'Let the earth produce vegetation: plants yielding seed and fruit trees on the earth yielding fruit after their kind with seed in them.'” Sounds like God loves the idea of growth, right? And guess what? He created you with the same purpose in mind! Remember the phrase, "Be fruitful and multiply”? It means He wants you to grow in every aspect of your life.

So, what's this whole idea with Jesus? Jesus came into the world so we could have more. In John 12:32, Jesus says, “And if I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men to Myself.” And when He spoke about sowing the Word in Matthew 13:8, He was talking about the massive growth that comes from it: “Some produce a hundred, sixty, or thirty times what was sown.” Jesus is all about making things bigger and better!

You see, when the apostles spread the Word, they saw growth everywhere. Acts 12:24 says, *“But the word of God spread and increased.” And if you ever doubt how much God wants to bless you, think about this: Jesus said in Luke 6:38, “Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will men give unto you.”

Alright, so what's the final takeaway here? Faith grows, just like 2 Thessalonians 1:3 says, “because that your faith grows exceedingly.” And the Kingdom of God? It’s built to multiply! Mark 4:28 tells us, “For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade, then the head, then the full seed in the head.”

So, the next time you're wondering if God wants you to survive or thrive, remember: He's all about the increase. Ready to embrace that growth? Believe it, declare it, and watch God work wonders in your life!