Posted on 01/03/2026 11:23:07 PM PST by metmom
“God...has blessed us with every spiritual blessing” (Eph. 1:3, emphasis added).
As a Christian, you possess every spiritual resource you need to fulfill God’s will for your life.
The story is told of a wealthy London businessman who searched many years for his runaway son. One afternoon he was preparing to board a train to London when he spotted a man in ragged, dirty clothing begging money from passengers along the station platform. His first impulse was to avoid the beggar but there was something strangely familiar about him.
When the beggar approached and asked if he could spare a few shillings, the businessman realized he had found his long-lost son. With tears in his eyes and joy in his voice he embraced his son, crying, “A few shillings? You are my son—everything I have is yours!”
That pictures many Christians who are ignorant or negligent of their spiritual resources. They are children of the King, yet live like spiritual paupers.
Paul repeatedly emphasized our sufficiency as believers. In Colossians 2:10 he declares that in Christ “you have been made complete.” In Philippians 4:13 and 19 he says, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” and “my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Peter added that God's “divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness” (2 Pet. 1:3).
The word translated “spiritual” in Ephesians 1:3 speaks of the work of the Holy Spirit. Every blessing you receive, whether material or immaterial, has God as its source.
As a Christian, you possess every spiritual resource you need to fulfill God's will for your life. You needn't pray for more love, for example, because His love is already poured out in your heart through the Holy Spirit (Rom. 5:5). The same is true of joy (John 15:11), peace (John 14:27), strength (Phil. 4:13)—and every other resource you need. The key to spiritual progress and victory is learning to apply what you already have, not seeking more.
Suggestions for Prayer
-Praise God for His abundant spiritual resources.
-Ask Him to help you apply them with wisdom and consistency.
For Further Study
-Read Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:6-8.
-What specific promises does God make in those passages?
-What does He require of you?
Studying God’s Word ping
metmom, I wish you the very best new year.
Without ceasing, you present our King and Lord here on Free Republic: thank you for that.
May you draw nearer to our King Jesus Yeshua this year, may you be healthy and well, without distress.
AMEN and thank you for the well wishes.
May God do the same for you.
May our Great God move with power among His Church in 2026. Send Revival Lord, to this great land for your namesake and Strengthen your Church. In Jesus name I pray.
AMEN and AMEN!!!
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