Proverbs 22:4 By humility and fear of the Lord are riches, and honor and life".
Many seek to be in a position to prosper. But what does it mean to prosper? What is prosperity? Is it the gain of worldly treasures? The bible teaches us that friendship of this world is enemy to God. It also tells us contentment with God is great gain. So what is prosperity and how does one truly prosper?
Well scripture tells us when we are humble and fear the Lord, in that lies riches, honor and life. When you realize the Lord truly as your shepherd, knowing He will supply all of your needs. When you acknowledge Him in all of your ways and let Him direct your paths. When you delight yourself in the law of the Lord meditating on His word day and night you will be like a tree planted by a river of water, and what ever you do will prosper. Your prosperity will be in your obedience to the Lord as your walk will bring Him glory. Your humility will allow a lost world to see the light of the Lord shining in you and they will glorify the Lord in heaven. Your fear or respect of the Lord will be seen in how you love those that He died for, as you present your body a living sacrifice, esteeming others needs higher than your own, knowing the Lord will take care of you as you seek after the lost.
If you truly want to prosper, and have life, humble yourself in reverence to the power of the Lord, and let Him work through you. Remember He will withhold no good thing from those who are His.
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