I AM WILLING TO INCREASE
“This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am ready to hear Israel’s prayers and to increase their numbers like a flock.” (Ezekiel 36:37 NLT)
When we take decisions that heal, God is ready to bless us and increase us in every area of our lives. But it all begins with a renewed heart.
- First, a tender heart, then the increase
Before God brings the increase, He wants to make a deep change in our hearts. Ezekiel 36:26 says: “and I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.” When our hearts are transformed, they become sensitive to God’s voice, and from that moment, we begin to see His blessings increase in our lives. A healthy heart opens the doors to abundance. - God is willing to hear our prayers
Ezekiel 36:37 shows us God’s willingness to listen to our prayers when our hearts align with His will. He is not only ready to hear us, but also to increase us in every area of need. “I am ready to hear Israel’s (GUILLERMO’s) prayers and to increase their numbers like a flock.” God has the power to multiply what once seemed insufficient and make it flourish. - Restoration and abundance
God promises that what was in ruins will be restored. “The Israelites (ÁGUILAS CFC) will be as numerous as the sacred flocks that fill Jerusalem’s streets during the festivals. The ruined cities (LAS VEGAS) will be filled with people once more, and everyone will know that I am the LORD.” (Ezekiel 36:38 NLT). God not only increases our personal lives but also restores our communities, relationships, and surroundings, bringing back what once seemed lost.
Think about it:
- What areas of your life need a tender heart before God can increase His blessings?
- How can you work with God in the transformation of your heart?
- How can you prepare for the increase and restoration that God promises when you participate in His plan?