The Father's Menu

The Father's Menu

Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Friday, April 6, 2018

HELP OTHERS

Being prosperous means a lot more than amassing wealth for yourself; rather, it involves being able to help others who are in need especially people in serious obvious needs. Don’t forget that it’s God that gives power to be wealthy and the reason God has blessed us is so we can serve Him and bless others. This is very clear when you read II Corinthian 9: 8-9 (AMP). It says, “And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation]. As it is written, He [the benevolent person] scatters abroad; He gives to the poor; His deeds of justice and goodness and kindness and benevolence will go on and endure forever.”

True prosperity is looking out for opportunities to be a blessing to others in the church, neighborhood or in our village. It’s finding means to give, hope, joy and excitement to others. A truly prosperous person is of a benevolent spirit; he’s quick to give, and derives joy in helping others without giving any condition.

It makes no difference if you’ve had unpleasant experiences in trying to help others before. Perhaps you’ve helped someone travel abroad and become successful who eventually turned against you; don’t become bitter. Keep up the good work, knowing that the Lord will reward your labour of love Hebrews 6: 10 says, “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed toward his name….”

And the Bible says, “…If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies…” (I Peter 4 :11 CEV. As you help others, the Lord will keep increasing His grace on your life in this 2018

Prayer: O Lord, grant me the resources, ideas, insight and opportunities to reach out to others

Further Reading: I Peter 4:10-11

Read through the Bible: II Kings 16 & I Peter 4