Ordained To Be Productive
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of
water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his
leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth
shall prosper (Psalm 1:3).
Jesus brought us into a life of power, fruitfulness,
and productivity. This truth is expressed in John
15:16 where He said, “Ye have not chosen me, but I
have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should
go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should
remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in
my name, he may give it you.” He lets you know that
you’ve been chosen, ordained, commissioned and
appointed to bring forth lasting results.
This means He has made you efficient and
effective: “But you shall receive power (ability,
efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come
upon you” (Acts 1:8 AMPC). This is the mind-set with
which you must approach every assignment this year.
There’s increased grace for you. The Lord is at work
in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure
(Philippians 2:13).
Read again the Psalmist’s beautiful description of
this extraordinary life of productivity and excellence
that God has brought you into: “And he shall be like a
tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth
his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither;
and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper” (Psalm 1:3).
Make this your daily contemplation and confession.
Declare every so often, “I’m like a tree planted by the
rivers of water, and I produce excellent results. I’m
fruitful and productive!”
You can do anything; you can be anything; you
can get anything; you can go anywhere; you can be
what you choose to be. This is the life God has given
you; it’s a life of righteousness with dominion, where
you honour and please Him by being fruitful in every
good work, as you increase in the knowledge of Him.
Confession
I’m strengthened, fortified, and energized for victory, success
and excellence through the power of God’s Word, and the
might of the Spirit. I’m ordained unto a life of fruitfulness and
productivity, flourishing in the courts of the Lord, bringing Him
honour, and bearing abundant fruits unto Him in righteousness.
Blessed be God!
Further study
Psalm 92:12-15, Proverbs 11:28, Jeremiah 17:7-8
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 2
Genesis 3-5
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 6:1-8
Nehemiah 4-5