“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.” (2 Corinthians 9:8).
An area of everyday living in which we need to apply the principle of faith is that of financial and material provision. The whole Bible abounds with both assurances and examples of God’s ability to provide for His people’s needs, even in situations where there is no human or natural source of supply.
However, it must be emphasized that abundance does not necessarily depend on money or material possessions. Abundance simply means that God supplies all that we need with something to spare for others.
Jesus found Himself surrounded by a crowd of perhaps twelve thousand hungry people. (Matthew14:21.) Accepting five loaves and two fishes from a boy, Jesus gave thanks for them to His Father. As a result, He was able to feed the whole crowd, with twelve large baskets leftover. (John 6:5–13.)
That is abundance! It is also a demonstration of the supernatural effects of thanking God in faith for our food. The key to abundance is not money or material possessions. It is faith!
**Prayer**
Father, I confess you are my Provider. You know my true needs. You will supply from your abundance. Help me to accept and believe this truth and act accordingly. Amen