God’s Abundance

“‘I will refresh the soul of the priests with abundance, and My people will be satisfied with My goodness,’ declares the LORD.” – Jeremiah 31:14 NASB

God’s people had rejected Him. As a consequence, they reaped what they had sown. But this was not His desire. He described how He would “build [them] and [they] will be rebuilt” (v. 4). There would be celebration and fruitfulness. God even promised they “will be satisfied with My goodness ” (v. 14). But this would only happen after they repented and returned to Him.

Here we see God’s designs and purposes. He desires to bless us. As He demonstrated in the Garden of Eden, He created an environment filled with abundance. But Adam and Eve had to obey God and not eat from “the tree of the knowledge of good and evil” (Genesis 2:17). When they disobeyed, they experienced the fruit of their disobedience.

This pattern is repeated throughout the Bible. It still is true. God makes clear that He desires to bless us abundantly. But there are conditions and consequences for our actions. The choice is up to us, for we will reap what we sow.

Remember that God stands ready to bless you and fill your soul “with abundance” and satisfy you with His goodness.

If you have sinned, confess those sins and turn from them. Humble yourself before Him. Submit yourself completely to Him. Obey His Word. Be sure you are sowing seeds into His Kingdom from the resources He gives you. As you are faithful, expect and believe that He will bless you abundantly.

Reflection Question: Write a prayer asking God to bless you and your family abundantly.