CAN YOU BE TRUSTED WITH MORE


 By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
John 12:24 KJV ” Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.”
        In this parable Jesus Christ explains that the death of some  things in our lives is necessary for improvement in life. The corn of wheat is typical of the gifts (knowledge, experience, talents, skills, material resources) we have received from God and like the corn of wheat they have the potentials for growth embedded in them and they will remain unfruitful until planted according to the master's instructions . The power for multiplication resides in the earth and is activated the very moment the corn of wheat makes contact with the soil. The immediate outcome is usually not pleasant as the scripture says: the corn of wheat must first die. Serving God comes with great losses and pain .
           Death is not what anyone would consider good but in this circumstance it is a necessity for there to be increase. It is the fear of this proven and tested life principle that has kept a lot of people from attaining their full potentials in life (Hebrew2:15). Certain attributes such as impatience , pride, ego, bitterness towards others would have to die in order for us to see the desired changes in our lives.
          The power to prosper has been given to us (2Peter 1:3) and it is God’s will that we flourish materially and be in good health emotionally and physically (3Jn1:2) however, every desirable blessing  is attached to an act of obedience (Job 36:11,Isaiah 1:19). God will not withhold any good thing from us .He does not withhold blessings from us in other to teach us a lesson. Psalm Ps 84:11 KJV says”….no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly ” the word uprightly is the Hebrew word ‘tamiym’ and it means to be sincere, complete, whole . One’s sincerity, completeness and wholeheartedness in worship  is a precondition to receiving from God just as a doctor’s prescription has to be sincerely followed to the letter to experience the desired medical result.Thus, poverty is not caused by witchcraft but the aftermath of the mismanagement of our resources. Holding back an offering  and refusing to work or do business when God commands us to get a job,  do business ,give to the poor and support missionaries financially is a common form of mismanagement among believers. Giving to the poor and servants of God is a privilege and not an obligation. We are deprived of the desired peace whenever we act contrary to divine instructions.  
     Jesus said in Luke 19:26 "For I say unto you, that unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him." The insincere or wasteful servants will have what God has given them taken away and given to another. We shall stand before Jesus Christ to give account and all our actions will be brought to the open; whether they were motivated by selfishness or directed by the Spirit of God. Those led by the Holy Spirit will see their works enduring and will be greatly rewarded with Joy (1Cor.3:13-15). 
        When a good thing is done for the wrong reason, it is unacceptable before God; consequently we are not rewarded for doing good deeds ( Satan does good occasionally with ulterior motives) but for following the leading of the Holy Spirit (2Sam.6:3-7). Constantly meditating on God’s word makes it easier to identify and yield to His voice by faith .What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do now ?take action immediately .
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 grace for spiritual sensitivity ,fruitfulness and fulfillment of my destiny in Jesus name. 
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