1 Corinthians 3:6-7 ⁶ I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. ⁷ So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

Introduction

• God’s plan for us is to enjoy increase
• It is not your plan of how to increase, but God’s plan

Conditions for receiving increase

• Colossians 2:19 explains that you need to hold on to the head (God), from which everything is planned
• 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 explains that you need to sow and work, but God will give the increase at the end
• Romans 9:16 tells us, that the increase is not based on your desire
• You need to submit to God then God will do his part concerning your increase

Tips for receiving increase

• 2 King 6:15-17 – Your increase is around you, but you need to SEE it
• Seek God’s righteousness, then your increase comes

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