Words of Inspiration - God wants you to have more

[00:00:37] Welcome to The Bible Speaks with your host Elgin Carelock. The Bible Speaks is a daily

[00:00:44] podcast dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, rightly dividing the word

[00:00:50] of truth and learning how to apply it to our daily lives. You may contact Elgin at the address

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[00:01:02] Hey, brothers and sisters, I welcome you in the name of Yoshihua Hamashiach to another

[00:01:09] episode of Words of Inspiration. And today's the final episode of our series, Be More, Do

[00:01:18] More, Have More. And today's topic is titled, God Wants You to Have More. Our inspiration

[00:01:28] comes from 2 Corinthians 4, verse 15. And reading from the New International Version, it reads,

[00:01:37] All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause

[00:01:44] thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. This verse reminds us that everything God does

[00:01:52] in our lives is ultimately for his glory, but it's also for our good. God desires for us to have more

[00:02:00] isn't just about material blessings. It's about experiencing more peace, joy, love, and purpose.

[00:02:10] These blessings equip us to serve others, reflect his glory, and live in the fullness of his promises.

[00:02:18] So let's explore what it means to embrace the more that God wants for us. When we hear God wants us to

[00:02:29] have more, it's easy to think of material wealth or worldly success, but God's abundance goes much

[00:02:38] deeper. It's about the intangible blessings that transform our lives and relationships. Blessings like

[00:02:46] peace, where God offers peace that surpasses all understanding, even in the midst of trials.

[00:02:54] Philippians 4 and 7 reads, And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,

[00:03:01] will guide your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. The blessing of joy. True joy comes from

[00:03:10] knowing God and trusting in his promises. Nehemiah 8 and 10 reads, The joy of the Lord is your strength.

[00:03:20] The blessing of love. God's love for us overflows into our relationships, helping us to love others

[00:03:28] selflessly. 1 John chapter 4 and 19 reads, We love because he first loved us. And the blessing of purpose.

[00:03:41] Living in God's will gives our lives meaning and direction. Ephesians 2 and 10 reads, For we are God's

[00:03:50] handiworks, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

[00:03:59] These are the riches that truly matter and reflect the fullness of life God desires for his children.

[00:04:05] The abundance God promises is rooted in our relationship with him. As we draw closer to him,

[00:04:15] he transforms our hearts, renews our minds, and aligns our desires with his will.

[00:04:22] Matthew 6 and 33 says, But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be

[00:04:30] given to you as well. When we prioritize our relationship with God, we begin to experience

[00:04:37] the more he has for us. This includes not only his provision, but also his presence, guidance,

[00:04:45] and favor. God's blessings aren't just for our enjoyment. They're tools for expanding his kingdom.

[00:04:54] When we embrace the more God has for us, we are better equipped to serve others and glorify his name.

[00:05:03] 2 Corinthians 4 and 15 reminds us that God's grace reaches more and more people through our lives,

[00:05:11] causing thanksgiving to overflow. Every blessing we receive is an opportunity to reflect God's goodness

[00:05:18] and point others to him. Practical ways to use God's blessing for his glory include sharing your resources.

[00:05:28] Be generous with your time, talents, and finances to bless those in need.

[00:05:34] Encouraging others. Use your experiences to inspire and uplift those who are struggling.

[00:05:41] And finally, living with integrity. Let your actions reflect God's character.

[00:05:47] Showing the world what it means to live a Christ-centered life. To experience the more that God desires for us,

[00:05:57] we must trust his promises and walk in faith. Sometimes this means stepping out of our comfort zones

[00:06:03] and waiting patiently for his timing. God's plans for us are always good, even when we can't see the full picture.

[00:06:12] As we trust him and remain faithful, he reveals his abundances in ways we could have never imagined.

[00:06:21] If you're ready to step into the more that God has for you, here are a few practical steps.

[00:06:28] Number one, deepen your relationship with God. Spend time in prayer, worship, and studying his word.

[00:06:36] Number two, seek his will. Ask God to align your desires with his purpose for your life.

[00:06:46] Number three, be a blessing to others. Use your gifts and resources to serve and uplift those around you.

[00:06:55] And finally, number four, celebrate God's faithfulness. Reflect on the blessings you've already received and give thanks.

[00:07:05] Brothers and sisters, as we close this series, I want to leave you with this truth.

[00:07:11] God wants you to have more, not for selfish gain, but for his glory.

[00:07:16] His blessings of peace, joy, love, and purpose are meant to equip you and serve others.

[00:07:24] Reflect his character and expand his kingdom.

[00:07:27] Second Corinthians 4 and 15 reminds us that everything God does in our lives is for our benefit and his glory.

[00:07:37] So as you move forward, remember to trust his promises, faithfully steward his blessings, and embrace the fullness of life he desires for you.

[00:07:48] I thank you for spending time with me on today.

[00:07:52] I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to our conversation on Sunday.

[00:07:57] Until then, God bless.

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