CROSSING OVER INTO INCREASE

Title: CROSSING OVER INTO INCREASE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:7-10
Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:3, Isaiah 54:2-3, Psalm 115:14-15, Genesis 26:12-14

INTRODUCTION:
Crossing over into increase signifies moving from a place of limitation into a realm of abundance, expansion, and divine favour. It is God's desire that His children experience consistent growth and fruitfulness in every area of their lives. This message highlights the principles and divine strategies for stepping into your season of supernatural increase.

1. UNDERSTANDING GOD'S PROMISE OF INCREASE

a) God's covenant of multiplication
God has established a covenant to increase His people, as seen in Genesis 17:2. His desire is for us to be fruitful and multiply.

b) Increase as a sign of divine blessing
Psalm 115:14-15 shows that God’s blessing manifests in tangible growth and success in all areas of life.

c) The role of obedience in increase
Deuteronomy 28:1-2 teaches that obeying God’s commandments is a prerequisite for divine multiplication.

d) Faith as the currency of increase
Hebrews 11:6 emphasises that without faith, it is impossible to please God and access His promises.

e) Biblical Example: Abraham experienced divine increase when he obeyed God’s command to leave his father’s house (Genesis 12:1-3).

2. KEYS TO CROSSING OVER INTO INCREASE

a) Enlarging your vision
Isaiah 54:2-3 encourages us to enlarge our tent and stretch out, reflecting the need for a bigger vision to accommodate increase.

b) Breaking limitations
Jabez prayed for God to enlarge his territory and remove every limitation (1 Chronicles 4:10).

c) Embracing divine instructions
Peter experienced increase by following Jesus' instruction to cast his net into the deep (Luke 5:4-6).

d) Sowing in faith
Isaac sowed during famine and reaped a hundredfold because the Lord blessed him (Genesis 26:12).

e) Biblical Example: Joseph's obedience and diligence in Egypt led to remarkable increase in his life and for the entire nation (Genesis 41:39-49).

3. HINDRANCES TO INCREASE

a) Unbelief and doubt
James 1:6-7 warns that a double-minded person cannot receive from God.

b) Disobedience
Disregarding divine instructions leads to stagnation, as demonstrated by King Saul (1 Samuel 15:22-23).

c) Wrong associations
Proverbs 13:20 cautions against keeping company with fools, as it hinders progress.

d) Lack of vision
Without vision, people perish (Proverbs 29:18). Limited vision restricts growth and increase.

e) Biblical Example: The Israelites' murmuring and lack of faith delayed their entry into the Promised Land (Numbers 14:26-35).

4. DIVINE STRATEGIES FOR INCREASE

a) Prayer and intercession
James 5:16 reminds us of the power of fervent prayer in producing results.

b) Praise and thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, as demonstrated by Jesus before feeding the 5,000, multiplies resources (John 6:11).

c) Strategic partnerships
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 highlights the power of collaboration in achieving greater results.

d) Walking in the Spirit
The Holy Spirit directs believers into fruitful paths (Galatians 5:16).

e) Biblical Example: Ruth aligned with Naomi, leading to her divine breakthrough and increase (Ruth 2:8-16).

CONCLUSION:
Crossing over into increase is not automatic but requires faith, obedience, and strategic action. When you align yourself with God’s principles, you will experience supernatural multiplication and abundant blessings.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, enlarge my territory and take away every limitation in my life.

2. Father, give me a heart of obedience to follow Your instructions for increase.

3. O God, break every cycle of stagnation in my life.

4. Holy Spirit, direct my steps into my season of increase.

5. Lord, open my eyes to see the opportunities You have prepared for me.

6. I declare fruitfulness in every area of my life in Jesus' name.

7. Father, destroy every hindrance to my divine multiplication.

8. Lord, empower me to sow seeds that will yield a hundredfold harvest.

9. O God, release the resources I need for supernatural growth.

10. Father, position me for divine connections that will lead to increase.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You are stepping into your season of supernatural increase.

2. Every limitation in your life is broken in Jesus' name.

3. The Lord will enlarge your coast and multiply your resources.

4. Divine favour will locate you and usher you into abundance.

5. You will not lack any good thing in this season.

6. Your hands will prosper in all you lay them on.

7. The God of increase will visit your family with divine blessings.

8. Every effort of yours will yield extraordinary results.

9. Your land will no longer be barren but fruitful.

10. You will testify of God’s goodness in this season of increase.