Prosperity (Living Large)
- Pastor, Tyrone Ford
- Dec 28, 2016
- 3 min read
Can you prosper without being rich in material things, the answer is yes.
The word Posper means to thrive, succeed or increase.
There is more than one way to prosper in this life, but there is only one right way, TO BE in JESUS CHRIST. But, has the rich truly prospered because they have money? The answer is yes for the material things in this life. No, because money can only buy so much, their soul is broken without JESUS CHRIST, they are poor. For the poor, if you live your life without JESUS, YOU WILL ALWAY BE POOR MATERIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY, LACKING THOSE THINGS YOU NEED IN THIS WORLD AND FROM HEAVEN WITHOUT JESUS
We know about the rich young man who came to JESUS and called him good, asking him what must he do that he may inherit the kingdom of God. Matthew, 19th chapter, 16 - 24 verses, And behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou will enter into life, Keep the commandments. 18 he saith unto him, Which? JESUS said, Thou shalt do no murder, thou shall not commit adultery, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness 19 honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept form my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 JESUS said unto him, if thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
When the young man heard what JESUS said, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possession. Yes the young man had prospered materially, but spiritually he lacked in his relationship with God & JESUS therefore he was a poor soul.
3D John, 2nd verse, Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
God want you t0 spiritually prosper, to increase in his knowledge and to live holy on earth that he may bless you even if you are not rich materially and (living large).
God know the very hairs of your head are numbered (God Know's what you need). The bible says that a fool and his money are soon parted. (a fool meaning both rich and poor without JESUS). without money, you can still prosper in health, peace and joy in God and JESUS.
The bible also say's that for the love of money is the root of all evil. That is why many steal, kill and destroy just to make it look like they are living large and prospering, but the truth is they are spiritually broke.
Luke, 12th chapter, 16 - 21 Verses, And he spake a parable unto them, saying, the ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 and he thought within himself, saying, what shall I do, because I have no room to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
After this man spoke these words, he died the same night.
I wish for all who proclaim to be a Christian to prosper in their soul with God and JESUS. Thriving in your Spiritual life gives you more riches than anything else in this world. The evidence will show if you are spiritually rich, then you can Live Large and prosper.
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