ABOUND IN THIS GRACE ALSO

 

The anointing of God's favour upon you  shall give the persons concerned with your promotion no rest until they do the needful 
Good -Life Devotional: ABOUND IN THIS GRACE ALSO

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: "Therefore, as ye abound in every thing... see that ye abound in this grace also." — 2 Corinthians 8:7 (KJV)
    The New Testament continues the principle of spiritual indebtedness. After Jesus cleansed the leper, He commanded him, "Go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded" (Matthew 8:4). The miracle did not cancel covenant responsibility; rather, God's blessing called for grateful obedience.
    The Apostle Paul appealed to the Corinthians to imitate the Macedonian churches (2 Corinthians 8:1-7). Though enduring deep poverty and severe trials, the Macedonians gave generously because they first gave themselves to the Lord. Paul therefore urged the Corinthians to "abound in this grace also." The church at Philippi likewise partnered consistently with Paul's ministry, sending support more than once for his necessities (Philippians 4:15-19). Their generosity became "an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God," and Paul declared, "My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
    Neglecting spiritual indebtedness is counterproductive to faith because faith expresses itself through obedience and grateful stewardship. Malachi 3:10 declares that honouring God opens the windows of heaven. Proverbs 3:9-10 teaches that honouring the Lord with our substance brings increase. God gives seed to the sower and multiplies what is sown (2 Corinthians 9:8-11).
    Whenever God rescues you from         distress, remember your vows. Let His blessing upon your business, profession and opportunities become a testimony of thanksgiving. The Lord delights in prospering His servants, not merely for personal comfort, but so His kingdom advances, His Gospel spreads, and His name is glorified through faithful and joyful giving.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and prosperity and a giving spirit to promote the gospel .
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive Him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome poverty and stagnation.
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GOD WILL PROSPER YOU TO CLEAR YOUR SPIRITUAL INDEBTEDNESS

 

The anointing of God's favour is bringing you to a bigger and better platform for your prosperity.
Good -Life Devotional
GOD WILL PROSPER YOU TO CLEAR YOUR SPIRITUAL INDEBTEDNESS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
   Text: "Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place... I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows." — Psalm 66:12-13 (KJV)
   Every believer may pass through seasons of fire and water—times of affliction, financial hardship, disappointment and persecution. Yet God's purpose is not to leave His children in lack but to bring them into "a wealthy place." The Hebrew expression is revayah (רְוָיָה), meaning abundance, saturation, overflowing satisfaction, prosperity and a place of refreshment. God's prosperity is covenantal; it equips His people to honour Him and fulfil their spiritual obligations.
   Notice that immediately after entering the wealthy place, the psalmist declared, "I will pay thee my vows." Prosperity was connected to worship, thanksgiving and covenant commitment. During distress, many believers make vows to God, promising to support His work if He grants deliverance. When God answers, those vows should be remembered and fulfilled. Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 warns that it is better not to vow than to vow and fail to pay.
    God prospered Solomon so that silver became plentiful, and kings from every nation brought him gifts year after year (1 Kings 10:22-25). Likewise, while David was in distress, God raised faithful men who strengthened and supplied him until he became a mighty king (1 Chronicles 12:22). The Lord can bless your business, your employment, your investments and your ideas. He can move people to show you goodwill and favour.
Psalm 40:14-15 reminds us that those who oppose God's purposes are put to shame, but the faithful rejoice in His salvation. Therefore, let prosperity become an opportunity to honour God rather than forget Him. The God who brings you into abundance expects grateful hearts that fulfil their covenant commitments.
   May the Lord prosper the work of your hands and make you faithful in every vow you have made to Him.
PRAYER : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive Him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to prosper and be in good health.
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SPIRITUAL INDEBTEDNESS – PART 2

You shall soon forget about your losses because of an extraordinary recovery because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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SPIRITUAL INDEBTEDNESS – PART 2
-The Blessing of Gospel Partnership-
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8
   God never overlooks those who invest in His kingdom. After commending the generosity of the Macedonian and Philippian churches, Paul assured believers that "God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work" (2 Corinthians 9:8).    Kingdom generosity never impoverishes God's people; it positions them to experience His abundant provision (Proverbs 3:9–10; Luke 6:38; Malachi 3:10).
    Conversely, neglecting our spiritual indebtedness has serious consequences. When faithful ministers are unsupported, missionary work declines, churches remain spiritually immature, and fewer people hear the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. The result is exactly what Isaiah lamented: "Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge" (Isaiah 5:13). Hosea echoed the same truth: "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6). A society deprived of sound biblical teaching inevitably experiences moral confusion, corruption, oppression, and spiritual bondage.
    The spread of the gospel depends upon believers who willingly partner with those whom God has called to preach. Through prayer, generous giving, and practical support, Christians become fellow workers in God's mission (3 John 5–8). Paul reminded the Corinthians that "he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully" (2 Corinthians 9:6), while the Philippians received God's promise: "My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).
    Let us never forget our spiritual indebtedness. By faithfully supporting the preaching of the gospel, we help set captives free, strengthen Christ's Church, and extend God's kingdom to future generations.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and grace for creativity and productivity .
PRAYER . Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive Him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome poverty .
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SPIRITUAL INDEBTEDNESS – PART 1

The yoke of financial debt burdens shall be broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
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SPIRITUAL INDEBTEDNESS – PART 1
-Our Duty to Support the Gospel-
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: Romans 15:26–27
Romans 15:26–27 reveals an often-neglected principle of Christian discipleship: believers who have received spiritual blessings have a responsibility to support those who minister God's Word. Paul explained that the churches of Macedonia and Achaia gladly gave to the poor saints in Jerusalem because they recognised that they had become partakers of Israel's spiritual heritage. Therefore, they considered it a privilege to minister to them in material things.
    The Macedonian churches exemplified extraordinary generosity. Although they endured severe affliction and deep poverty, they gave joyfully and beyond their ability because they first surrendered themselves to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:1–5). Likewise, the Philippian church repeatedly partnered with Paul in financing his missionary journeys when other churches failed to do so (Philippians 4:15–18). Their gifts were not merely financial transactions but acts of worship, described as "a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God."
    Supporting faithful gospel ministers is not an optional act of charity but an expression of gratitude for the priceless gift of salvation. Paul taught the same principle elsewhere: "Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches" (Galatians 6:6). Jesus likewise declared that "the labourer is worthy of his wages" (Luke 10:7), and "those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel" (1 Corinthians 9:13–14).
    Every believer should view generous support for God's work as a sacred privilege. Those who invest in the gospel become fellow labourers with Christ, sharing in the eternal harvest of transformed lives.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and prosperity of the true servants of God .
PRAYER . Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive Him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome poverty .
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THE DEVOURER REBUKED BY GOD (Part 2)

 Very complicated problems shall be resolved because of the anointing of God's favour upon you. 

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THE DEVOURER REBUKED BY GOD (Part 2)

  - Giving That Produces Spiritual Fruit-

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Text: "Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase." (Proverbs 3:9)

   The New Testament shifts the believer's focus from the ceremonial requirements of the Law to cheerful, grace-filled giving. While 1 Corinthians 16:1–2 does not explicitly command tithing, it establishes the principle of setting aside the first portion regularly for God's work before other expenditures. This reflects the enduring principle of putting God first. The blessing of the new testament believer is premised on faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross of cavalry and that faith demands corresponding work ( James 2: 17-24)  Faith alone without work is dead . 

   Christian giving is therefore more than charity. Almsgiving meets the needs of the poor, but dedicated giving for God's work expresses worship, gratitude, and reverential fear of the Lord. The Macedonian churches first "gave their own selves to the Lord" before giving materially (2 Corinthians 8:1–5). Their generosity flowed from hearts surrendered to Christ.

    Likewise, Paul teaches that "God loveth a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). The blessings of generous giving extend far beyond material increase. It results in thanksgiving to God, supplies the needs of His people, strengthens Christian fellowship, and glorifies Christ (2 Corinthians 9:8–14). Our giving becomes evidence that the gospel has transformed our hearts.

   Jesus Himself affirmed the principle of seeking God first: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). Every act of faithful giving declares that God is our Provider and our highest treasure.

    The greatest blessing is not merely protection from material loss but growth in faith, worship, and dependence upon God. When believers honour the Lord with the first and best of what He has entrusted to them, they cultivate a heart that fears God, trusts His promises, and experiences the joy of participating in His eternal purposes.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's Word and a heart that gives towards God's work

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome the fear of poverty.

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THE DEVOURER REBUKED BY GOD (Part 1)

 

The wasted areas of your life shall be rebuilt because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: THE DEVOURER REBUKED BY GOD (Part 1)

The Devourer Rebuked by God
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Text: "And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes..." (Malachi 3:11)
  The "devourer" in Malachi 3:11 is more than an ordinary financial setback. The Hebrew word translated "devourer" is הָאֹכֵל (ha'okhel), meaning "the eater," "the consumer," or "that which consumes." In Malachi's day, this referred primarily to locusts and destructive pests that devastated crops, leaving human effort powerless (Joel 1:4).
   Significantly, God's power over the devourer was demonstrated long before Israel entered the Mosaic covenant or practised tithing in the Promised Land. During the plagues of Egypt, the Lord sent devastating locusts upon Egypt (Exodus 10:12–15), yet He preserved His covenant people in Goshen. This proves that protection from the devourer is ultimately an act of God's sovereign grace over circumstances beyond human control.
   The tithe therefore was never a payment to purchase divine favour. Rather, it expressed reverence and covenant trust. Deuteronomy 14:23 declares that God's purpose was "that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always." Hebrews 4:1–2 reminds us that God's promises profit only those who respond in faith.
    The principle of putting God first predates Moses. Abel brought the "firstlings" of his flock (Genesis 4:4). The Hebrew word for 'firstling' is בְּכֹרוֹת (bekorot) it means the firstborn or choicest portion, demonstrating honour to God before personal enjoyment. Solomon echoed this principle: "Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase" (Proverbs 3:9–10).
   God still deserves first place in every area of life. When He is honoured first, we acknowledge that our security rests not in our resources but in the Lord who alone can rebuke every devourer.
  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's Word and ability to put him first in our lives .
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive Him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to give cheerfully to missionary work.
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YOUR SEED SHALL BE PROSPEROUS

 The curse of failure at the edge of breakthroughs is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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YOUR SEED SHALL BE PROSPEROUS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

    In Zechariah 8:12, God declares a powerful prophetic shift for His remnant: "For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase...". Through apologetics, we understand that this was not merely a poetic metaphor, but a literal, covenantal promise of physical and economic restoration for a struggling nation. 

   The Hebrew word used for 'seed' is 'zera' (זֶרַע), which signifies offspring, agricultural yield, and financial capital. God is deeply invested in the prosperity of Christians because His kingdom expands through resources. As Zechariah 1:17 reveals, His cities are built and spread abroad through prosperity. 

   Your marketplace endeavors—your businesses and jobs—are not secular distractions; they are a fundamental part of your ministry. This aligns perfectly with the New Testament. In 2 Corinthians 9:7-8, God reveals Himself as the source who provides seed to the sower and multiplies it, making all grace abound so you can possess all sufficiency. Furthermore, Galatians 6:6-8 warns us that God is not mocked; whatever a man sows, he will reap. When you invest your resources into spiritual foundations and the marketplace, you trigger a divine harvest. 

   God provides supernatural grace for supernatural fruitfulness. As Deuteronomy 8:18 reminds us, it is He who gives you the power to get wealth to establish His covenant. Trust God with your 'zera' today. Your labor in the marketplace is a vital kingdom tool, and your seed is destined to prosper under His divine dew. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive Him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and the creativity and discipline to get wealth.

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