According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: (2 Peter 1:3)

Prosperity is not something we should treat as the ultimate goal of our lives. It is a gift of grace that we have received through the Lord Jesus Christ. According to 2 Peter 1:3, God has already given us all things that pertain to life and godliness. We must recognise what has been given to us and learn to live in the truth and power of what we have received.

The Lord Jesus made Himself poor so that through Him we might be made rich (2 Corinthians 8:9). Through His sacrifice, we have received what we could not accomplish by ourselves. Righteousness, too, is a gift from God, as we see in 2 Corinthians 5:21. These truths remind us that our prosperity is rooted in what the Lord Jesus has accomplished for us.

However, we must also mature in the use of what we have received in Christ. Knowing what is right and choosing to do what is wrong is not consistent with the life we have received. We must allow the truth of God’s Word to influence our mindset and thus our actions. Prosperity is not limited to our bank account, but our finances are also connected to how we live and exercise the prosperity we have received. Therefore, it’s our responsibility as a child of God to let the prosperity reflect in God’s kingdom as we establish God’s will on earth. 

Prayer: 

Heavenly Father, thank You for the grace and blessings You have given me through the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank You for the gift of righteousness and for all that Your divine power has made available to me. I choose to walk in the truth of Your Word, mature in Christ, and remain involved in every good work. I am prosperous, and I am not limited by my income. In the name of the Lord Jesus, Amen.