NOTES ON PROSPERITY

When looking in the Bible, in Genesis we note,

The story about Joseph and his multi-coloured coat.

The tale is so familiar. They sold him as a slave;

They didn’t like his visions; so stick him in the grave;

They packed him off to Egypt. He’d bother them no more.

But in their getting rid of him, there was a fatal flaw.

For Joseph was a righteous man. This fact they overlooked.

So when they went to Egypt, they found their goose was cooked.

The Lord had raised up Joseph to be “master” of the land.

For Pharaoh had appointed him to stand at his right hand.

The story sounds preposterous; we know that it is true.

It illustrates God’s blessings and just what He can do.

From slave to the Prime Minister all in a single day!

It’s only God Almighty Who can operate this way!

Prosperity from poverty. That is the strangest thought.

A multimillion billionaire who started off with naught!

This is the fruit of righteousness. A gift the Lord imparts,

To those who follow after Him. It’s where His blessing starts.

But notice the requirement that brings to us success.

A very small four letter word which Father God will bless.

It doesn’t come through idleness; It never is a perk.

It’s something most of us don’t like – a little thing called work!

It isn’t very popular. Not in this “instant” age.

It comes by being diligent; a well done, hard earned wage.

When it’s combined with righteousness and honouring the Lord;

If you will just delight in Him, you’ll find He will afford.

The things your heart desires. This is His recipe

For Him to make the noonday sun shine on you brilliantly!

For if you put His Kingdom first in all you say and do.

You’ll find His many blessings in hot pursuit of you!

If you keep His commandments in each and every way,

You’ll find His blessings multiply and reach you every day.

A Godly life will please Him and you will be at peace,

With all your friends and neighbours and all your wars will cease.

But when it has all happened, and you have settled down,

Remember all that you received. The Lord God handed down

The substance you’re enjoying. So don’t forget His name.

Remember God Almighty and whence your blessings came.

Jim Strickland – written  Wednesday, 08 June 2011