God gives His blessings in stages of grace (God has More for you; go for them)
When most people receive God’s blessings, they don’t wait to receive all of them, and so they
become ineffective and unproductive in life and in their salvation. But God has more for them.
Text: Mark 8:22-26; 2 Peter 1:5-9
Scriptural examples
In the creation account, God released his blessings in stages (Genesis 1-2)
Elisha told Jehoash to strike severely for repeated victory over the Arameans (2 Kings 13:14-19
Ezekiel and the Valley of Dry Bones: there were several prophecies of restoration (Ezek 37:1-14
The River from the Temple had to rise to a level deep enough to flow to bless (Ezekiel 47:1-12)
Jesus healed a blind man in two stages for complete sight (Mark 8:22-26)
Why do people not go for all that God has for them?
Lack of knowledge, ingratitude ( Luke 17:11-19), focusing on the forbidden instead of the blessings (E,g Adam and Eve, Gen 3), not abiding in Christ (John 15:5; Col 1:21-23).
What God wants everyone to hear and to respond to
God’s kingdom: Some people don’t have God’s kingdom (Luke 12:32-34); this is seen in how they run after the world. They have not made the seeking of the kingdom a priority.
The Holy Spirit: Some people don’t have the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-5); this is evident in their lack of spiritual power and spiritual gifts. Why? Because they don’t ask or wait for the Holy Spirit
Virtues: Some people don’t have some virtues (2 Peter 1:3-9). This is seen in their character and behaviour. Why? Because they don’t make the effort to add virtues to their character.
Marriage? Follow the principles for the Christian household (Ephesians 5:21-6:9).
Money? Follow money principles. E.g., You cannot serve God and mammon (Matt 6:24), give