Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth (3 John 1:2).
Todayโs study begins with this amazing verse that clearly reflects the mind of God for you. Remember the Bible says that all Scripture is given by the inspiration of God (2 Timothy 3:16). Therefore, more than anything else, Godโs wish, His desire, His will and His plan is that youโd prosper.
I know some Christians have problems with the teaching on prosperity. Well, 3 John 1:2 proves God is interested in your complete prosperity: material prosperity, the physical (or bodily) prosperity and the prosperity of the soul.
Letโs take a closer look at the verse: โBeloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.โ Some people may be prospering in their soul but are neither prospering physically nor materially. Iโm referring to Christians who are doing well, upright and forthright in all their affairs, yet theyโre sick and financially broke.
But the Spirit of God says, โI wish you will prosper in your health and finances, just as your spirit is prospering.โ Such folks must believe in material and physical prosperity so their lives will be balanced. Thatโs what God wantsโa balanced spiritual life.
The last part of the verse refers to the prosperity of your soul, which is spiritual and has the priority. God wants you to prosper materially or financially; then He also wants you to be in health. Healing is good but when youโre in health, you donโt need healing because you donโt get sick. Hallelujah!
Whatโs the secret to this life of out-and-out prosperity? How can you prosper in your spirit, soul and body? The Bible says, โLet the word of Christ dwell in you richlyโฆโ (Colossians 3:16). If the Word of God is in you richly, youโll prosper spiritually, and therefore, physically and materially too, because the lesser is included in the greater. Give yourself wholly to the Word. Study and meditate on the Word. Keep it inside you until it pours out of your mouth always, and in any situation.
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