1 Corinthians 3:6
1 Corinthians 3:6
I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
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This verse highlights the principle of cooperation in God’s work, showing that each person plays a role, but ultimately, God is the one who brings growth and abundance. Paul reminds us that, while human efforts are valuable, true increase comes only through God’s blessing. In ministry, life, and personal growth, we may plant seeds or nurture others’ efforts, but it is God’s divine power that yields results. This truth encourages believers to trust in God’s provision, knowing that our labor is meaningful yet dependent on His will. It also teaches humility, reminding us that all success is a product of God’s grace, not solely our efforts. For those working diligently in any area, this verse offers comfort, as it emphasizes that the outcomes are in God’s hands, allowing us to release our anxieties over results. By trusting in God’s timing and provision, we can be assured that our efforts, whether in spiritual growth, career, or relationships, will be fruitful according to His purpose. This verse inspires faith in God’s ability to bring abundance from our labor, reinforcing the belief that He is the ultimate source of every blessing.
Job 42:10
And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.
Psalms 65:11
Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.
Deuteronomy 28:12
The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand.
Psalm 68:19
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.