In God’s economy, 1+1 ≠ 2.
The God of this universe is not bound by mere mathematical equations as we’ve come to know them.
My God, our God is a God of multiplication. He wants to be and do more than we could ever calculate.
Staring into the face of my sweet week old baby boy, I began to think of how this addition would impact our family.
1 more mouth to feed.
1 more person to nurture.
1 more person to pack up.
1 more person to be responsible for.
1 more way to split the financial resources.
As these thoughts bombarded me, the Spirit gently led me to pray. As I began praying, the Lord began to speak. His words ministered grace and truth. He said, “With your natural eye, you may see subtraction or division, but in this blessing of baby #6, I bring compounded blessing. Indeed children are a blessing and the fruit of the womb is a reward”
I look up once again into the sweet face of my baby boy and sensed a surge of oxytocin, the love hormone flowing through my body. The Lord continued saying, “The surge of love you feel staring at this baby is but one example of how I multiply. This overflow of love is not just for your new baby, but it overflows to your other children. The patience, gentleness, kindness and love that are bonding you to your new baby will be compounded and shared with your other children.
Love Multiplied
So what brings about God’s abundant multiplication in your life?
OBEDIENCE
“Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God” Deuteronomy 28:1-2
Blessings Multiplied
God can take our “not enough” and multiply it exponentially
“Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. John 6:9-11
Provision Multiplied
God longs to empower you so that you perform mighty works in His name
When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. 2 Kings 2:9
Anointing Multiplied
God’s economy is not what we see
In God’s economy 1+1=3
More akin to synergy
Not seven times,
But seventy times seven
One could chase a thousand
And two put ten thousand to flight
Divine multiplication
Blessing, anointing, power & might.
God’s desire is for you to experience His divine multiplication. What He wants is your willingness to surrender your wants and your desires for His will, His way. He wants to know if you are willing to freely give your time, talents and resources.
Has He been calling you to surrender more?
Has He been calling you to give more?
Try Him and see if He will not open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing you cannot contain.
As always, it is my prayer that you’ve been Inspired To Live Fully!
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How good our God is to multiply His blessings so bountifully! Congratulations on your new little one, and thank you for sharing this encouragement with us at Grace & Truth.
Generational multiplication has been on my mind a lot lately. Your post is really enlightening today. The principle of multiplication is especially comforting to this mama’s heart when I feel like I’m not doing enough for my boys. Great post this week:) Thank you!
Indeed God’s math is different from ours. He can feed a crowd with just 5 loaves and 2 fish. He’s amazing.
Lux,
Indeed He is amazing. And just as amazing is the fact that He desires this multiplication in our lives. He is not content with leaving us with juts even, he wants to prune us so that we produce even more fruit!
Beautiful message, beautifully written. No matter what our situation we can so easily be drawn into feeling we are not enough forgetting that He is more than enough and it has never really depended solely on me. Thanks so much!
TY Pam. Indeed HE is more than enough. We can’t even quantify. If we would just decrease and give room for the spirit to increase we would live in the overflow. I’m learning friend. One of my favorite songs speaks right to your words that He is more than enough. Take a listen when u get a moment https://youtu.be/-GQWRc7wWR8
I like how simple this was to follow. I think it’s so cool how you’re teaching others what God is teaching you. Keep up with the great writing. God bless. (Visiting from Me, Coffee & Jesus)
Jacque,
Indeed He’s called me to share right as I’m learning and embracing these truths. It is from a raw and vulnerable place that I open my heart and my hand to give back the revelation given to me. Even in this, the principle of multiplication is at work. We are all inextricably connected on this journey of discipleship and I’m glad our paths have crossed via this post. Thanks for stopping by & I look forward to connecting again.
Excellent. Spoke on a scarcity mindset today on Periscope.
Celeste,
I look forward to listening. For indeed the scarcity mindset is not of God as He seeks to lavish us in his love, grace and provision.
Yes. We are always blessed so much more that we could ever give. Thanks for encouragement. We all so need it. Blessings to you and yours!
Mari-Anna,
It’s such a simple beautiful truth. The key is to obey and embrace it. Praying we will obediently love, serve and give as He calls us to do so.
Beautiful encouragement, dear friend. Thank you Lord, for being our Great Mathematician!
Nisha,
I’m so grateful for this confirming word and I pray you SEE & experience His Expotential Power to multiply!