All are yours

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;” (1 Corinthians 3v21-22).

The Dakes concordance makes this commentary on “all are yours” saying “The idea here is that God will cause all things to work together for good to them who love Him, whether they be the world system, life or death, providence now and hereafter, or any other things (Rom 8v28). In both verses 22 and 23 this idea is reiterated. The message says “I don’t want to hear any of you bragging about yourself or anyone else. Everything is already yours as a gift -” 1 Corinthians 3v21 (MSG). God has given us so much already. I don’t know if you have ever looked back on your life and just had every cause to thank God for everything – life, people, work, experiences some great, some not so pleasant, and yet you could say, Father, thank You for Your grace, and for letting everything work out for my good. Psalm 32v8-9 (NLT) tells us “The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.””  And Ephesians 2v10 (AMP) says “For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].”  

Supplementary Text

“We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.” Romans 8v28 (AMP)

Prayer

Father God, we thank You so much for Your Word. We thank You for blessing us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. We thank You for making all things work together for our good because we love You and are called according to Your purpose. We thank You for all Your benefits. Thank You for forgiving our iniquities, healing all our diseases, redeeming our life from destruction, crowning us with Your lovingkindness and tender mercies, satisfying our mouth with good things that our youth is renewed like an eagle. Thank You so so so so much our heavenly Father, in Jesus name I pray, amen.