2 Corinthians 9:11
You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God.
*Strong's Ex. Conc. No. 4148
Enriched: cause to abound in
From the Greek word 'ploutizó' (pronounced ploo-tid'-zo): to bring fullness, make abundant.
Used three times in the New Testament. In addition to today's verse: 1 Corinthians 1:5 and 2 Corinthians 6:10.
1 Chronicles 29:12-14
Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all. In Your hand are power and might, and in Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. And now we thank You, our God, and praise Your glorious Name. But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to You? Everything we have has come from You, and we give You only what You first gave us!
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with Whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
What is the purpose of God giving His people increase? (To Praise Him & Thank Him. (2) That we might give our increase back to Him through our giving to advance His kingdom. We are the conduit through which the Power of God (His Holy Spirit) flows, dispensing and dispersing His gifts where He so chooses.
1 Corinthians 12 describes the spiritual gifts which we receive as the body of Christ. Verse 4: many gifts, one Spirit. Verse 5: different administrations, same Lord. Verse 6: diverse operations, same God.
1 Corinthians 12:7
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for the profit of all."
Manifestation simply means 'disclosure', a revealing of; bringing into the light (illuminating). In other words, making clearly known. It is not a shimmering, vague spirit, but The Holy Spirit Who makes known the gifts God has given His people.
Gifts which advance God's kingdom. These gifts are the tools and weapons whereby we are able to spread and share the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. God loves us and wants nothing but the best for us. This best includes His Son, His Spirit and His enriching power which is given us in the gifts He gives us.
Whatever gifts God gives His people we are meant to share with all of His people in the way in which the Spirit leads us to share said gifts. We are to be good stewards of the blessings we receive. We learn this lesson in the Parable of Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). And again, in The Sheep and The Goats (Matthew 25:31-46 [the least of these]).
We need to take responsibility for our gifts and how we use them. It is not for our personal gain that God gives us good gifts and perfect gifts: it is for our spiritual gain. Are we using that which God has given us for His glory and honor? Are we a people after God's own heart?
Who Are We - Mercy Me
Spirit of God - Canyon Hills Worship
Live Like That - Sidewalk Prophets
To Live Is Christ - Sidewalk Prophets
Torches - Forerunner Music/Lauren Alexandria
Build Your Kingdom Here - Rend Collective
By Our Love - For King & Country
Storm All Around You - Forerunner Music/Jon Thurlow, Mike Bickle, Todd White
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