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The
economic experts may have painted a gloomy picture for the year, but as
far as God is concerned, He has crowned the year with His goodness and
abundance! God’s supply and provision are never affected by world
events, so good times or bad times, expect every month, every week and
every day of this year to be surrounded by His goodness. Expect His
abundance to meet your every need! |
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My
friend, God doesn’t bless you because of what you have done. He blesses
you because of what Jesus has done. At the cross, Jesus bore all your
sins and was punished to the full for every one of them, so that you can
have His righteousness as a gift and be blessed with every one of God’s
blessings. (Ephesians 1:3) |
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Now,
look at the word “abundance” in Psalm 65:11. It is the Hebrew word
deshen, which means “fatness”. The idea here is abundant provision,
blessings and even fertility. (So if you have been believing God for a
child for many years, believe that this is the year you will conceive!)
Now, the word deshen has another meaning — “ashes”. Ash is the final
form of something that has been burnt. For example, the animal
sacrifices to God in the Old Testament were burnt on the altar until
they became ashes. (Leviticus 4:12) So ashes here speak of the finished
work of Jesus at the cross that has put away your sins. |
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My
friend, because of Jesus’ finished work you can confidently believe and
declare that the year is crowned with goodness and that God’s paths
drip with His provision, blessings and good success for you every step
of the way. If the devil tells you that God won’t bless you because of
your sins, just tell him, “Ashes!” and point him to the cross of Jesus! |
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Beloved,
you are blessed not because of your good works, good looks,
qualifications or industry experience, but because of Jesus’ finished
work. He alone has qualified you to receive God’s goodness and abundance
every day for the rest of your life! |
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