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[1 Corinthians 3:4-7 KJV] “For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase”.
Engage the God of Increase
Behind every growing church is the God of increase. Paul may be planting, Apollos may be watering but God gave the increase. Until we bring in the God of increase, we may struggle with increase. We must engage the God of increase.
Engage the God of increase by prayer and fasting: There are forces against the growth of the church and we must engage the God of increase by prayer and fasting. There are certain things that will not go forth except by prayer and fasting.
Go and invite people to come and see the God of increase:
Secondly, someone must tell someone “Come and see …” We must step out to tell others to come and see. After we break the siege by prayer and fasting, we must go and tell the people to come and see. We must engage the God of increase by prayer and fasting; then invite many to come and see; when they come, show them Jesus.
Your church must see increase, but it begins with engaging the God of increase.
Show them the word and power of the God of increase:
We must hear from God and speak His mind. We must be effective in feeding the flock among us. We must engage in active partnership with the God of increase. The nations must see something when they come.
We must increase, see increase and advance the cause of the church. May the God of increase back this commission! May you see the hand of God backing you up!
Stay blessed; I love you
Noah Simpe
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