We don't like talking about the blessings that follow us when we follow Christ because we struggle to balance our teaching. We are afraid that if we teach blessings, we will be accused of a prosperity gospel which cannot be lined up with the struggles we have in the world. You know what, I believe in a prosperity gospel! I believe that when we follow God we prosper at every level and the only time we don't is when we start putting too much of ourselves into our walk and not enough of God.
Of course, we have to define what prosperity is. I don't have a million pounds but do you know what? I believe I am financially prosperous. I don't have everything I want but I have far more than I need. I am spiritually prosperous despite my sin, I am emotionally prosperous despite the times when I am sad or lonely.
Just ask people who have experienced a genuine born-again process whether they are prosperous and they will say yes.
Let us not be afraid, I won't seek blessings rather than the blesser but I am more than happy to experience the blessings of a generous and rich Father as I learn that what He wants for me is to prosper and not to be harmed. He also wants that for others.
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