At the beginning of the New Year each year, Christians use increasing prayers as the altar-promotion, more rich, major breakthroughs and supernatural growth. We declare a strong scripture, such as:
的 “Zoom in the position of the tent, stretch the tent curtain width, don’t stop it; extend the rope and enhance the stakes.” – Isaiah 54: 2
头 “I will make you a head, not a tail, not below.” -Shen Mingji 28:13
However, when the growth is coming, many believers are difficult to deal with it. Why? Because they have never prepared for what they pray.
Many people want to be promoted, but lack the discipline of maintaining a higher sense of responsibility. Some people pray for economic growth, but have never developed the skills of managing wealth. Others seeks greater influence, but there is no spiritual depth to withstand more visible pressure.
God’s dedication does not exceed what we can bear. In Luke 5: 4-7, Jesus instructed Peter to throw the net into the net. The amount of capture is so large that the Nets have begun to break. Peter had to seek help because blessings were too great.
给 Question: If God wants to give you what you want to pray, will your net break? If you pray for promotion, do you establish a leader?
- If you ask for financial overflow, do you develop financial wisdom?
- If you want a larger company, do you have a system that can maintain it?
Unable to grow can cause waste. God will not send an increase without preparation and management.
God wants to bless us, but he also prepares us. Consider these Bible principles:
- Joseph prepared in prison: Before becoming Egyptian Prime Minister, Joseph developed leadership skills in prison. He explained his dream, the manager and maintaining the faithful ability to make him prepare for the throne (Creation 41).
- David developed in the wilderness: Before fighting with the giant, David killed the lion and bear (Samuel 17: 34-37). His personal preparations are qualified to win public victory.
- The disciples were trained by Jesus: before Pentecost, the disciples studied for three years under the leadership of Jesus (Luke 6:40). They only get electricity after the equipment.
God has no preparations. The waiting season is not delay-its development.
Jesus said, “Who can be trusted by little trust can get a lot of trust.” (Luke 16:10)
请 If you want more, please be loyal to what you have now. Before managing millions of dollars, please handle the current salary well.
- Before the leadership team, it will perform well in your current position.
- Before starting a large ministry, please serve faithfully in your local church.
Talent fable (Matthew 25: 14-30) teaches God to reward more housekeepers. If you are loyal to Xiao, God will increase you.
Increase is not only material; it has a greater sense of responsibility, greater attacks and greater spiritual struggles.
的 Can you handle the required weight? Promotion means more accountability.
- More influence means more criticism.
- More wealth means more financial integrity.
Paul wrote: “Who do you need a lot?” (Luke 12:48). God wants to bless you, but he also hopes that you can maintain your blessings.
If you really expect growth, please start preparing immediately:
-Establish your own skills-participate in the course and develop professional knowledge in your field.
基 Deepen your spiritual foundation-study words and increase your prayer life.
-Improve your discipline-wise management time, resources and relationships.
-Enhance your personality-upright, humility and patience are the key.
环境 Create a suitable successful environment-surrounded with suitable people and systems.
会 Success is when preparing opportunities. Don’t wait until the blessing is coming-starting the building now!
Many Christians ask God to increase, but few people are prepared for this. God is not retaining blessings; he is waiting for you to prepare.
…… “magnify the tent … extend the rope and enhance the stake.” (Isaiah 54: 2)
Your tent (expectation) must grow, but your bet (foundation) must be strong enough to maintain it.
， In order to increase prayer, but also prepare for this. With your ability, management and discipline, so that when God releases breakthroughs, you will not break down under its weight.
增 Are you really ready to increase what you need?
