2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
Devotional Thoughts
By David Wilkerson
This verse is not just a hope — it is a promise! It begins with the words, "God is able!"
Yet God is not interested in just meeting your need. He wants always to give you more than you need. That is what "abound" means — an ever-increasing, superabundant supply!
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20).
Think of what is being promised here: When you are down and tired and don't think you can go any farther, God is able to so invigorate you that you will have all you need — at all times, in every possible situation!
This promise includes power to keep you from falling. I know many Christians who are utterly afraid of falling and missing the mark. They're scared the devil is going to entrap them somehow — and they're going to grieve God!
No matter how powerful your temptation is or how discouraged you are about your lack of resistance, God says this about His power on your behalf:
"Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” (Jude 24).
It is as if the Lord is saying, "Listen, all you shepherds! Listen, all you who faithfully attend My house and labor in prayer, praise and intercession! I want to give you an abundance of strength, hope, joy, peace, rest, finances, encouragement, wisdom. In fact, I want you to have an overabundance of all you need — at all times!"
God never intended for us to be spiritual paupers, poor in the things of the Lord. On the contrary, the bountiful servant is the one who enjoys a revelation of all the great provisions God has prepared for him! And he goes after this revelation by faith!