Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers.
In plain, everyday language, this scripture could read, “My dearly beloved children, I want you to have every earthly blessing you could possibly imagine, but only to the degree that you have spiritual maturity and Christlike character.” When you look at the scripture this way, you get the message, “I need to grow up!”
You don’t need to talk God into blessing you. He wants to bless you. In fact, He wants to bless you more than you can imagine being blessed (see Ephesians 3:20). But even more than He wants you to have something, He wants you to be something. He wants you to be Christlike. Once you are something—spiritually mature—you will be able to handle having the earthly blessings He desires for you and use them for His glory.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, it’s time to grow up in You! Help me to be Christlike in my character, in my decisions and as I go about my daily routine. Help me to always use my many blessings for Your glory, amen.
