13 Days of Trust in the Lord and do good. Day 6 – Psalm 37:9.

“For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.”

Yes, this is talking about laying claim to the land on which we live. Individually, it’s our homes; corporately it’s our cities, states, and nations. But there are other types of “lands” that are ours to possess out of faith in God.

Scripture tells us that God is the One who gives the ability to work and earn wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18). Any work we do is to be done as if for the Lord as Master, giving Him glory from grateful hearts. In being the best worker possible out of this heart attitude, we possess that land. As we show ourselves faithful in the small things, God blesses us with advances to higher and better.

Also, God gives talents and abilities for use in service and ministry. As we recognize His good gifts to us and use them as unto the Lord in blessing those in our sphere of influence, we possess that land to the glory of God and He blesses with increase.

Correct use of finances and resources as good stewards of God’s gracious supply; correct understanding and application of His good word to us; all that God gives is ours to possess for His glory and His Kingdom purpose. Faithfulness to do so, rejoicing in His gracious supply, being content where we are, while patiently waiting for His increase to us, being grateful for His supply, brings blessing for the faithfulness we POSSESS.

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” (1 Peter 2:9-10)

Possess this life God gives you, and live it as the holy people of God, possessed by Him for His glory.