A Prayer of Claiming Abundance and Provision
"Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is none end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant furniture." - Nahum 2:9
O Sovereign Lord, Almighty God of heaven and earth, we come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and understanding as we meditate on Your Word. As we reflect on Nahum 2:9, "Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is none end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant furniture," we acknowledge Your abundant provision and the riches of Your grace.
Lord, we recognize that in this verse, You call us to take hold of the blessings You have provided – the spoils of silver and gold, the treasures of heaven, and the glorious gifts that You have bestowed upon us. In a world where scarcity often reigns in the hearts of many, help us instead to see the abundance that You have prepared for those who love You.
Heavenly Father, we ask for a renewed vision of the wealth of Your kingdom. Open our eyes to see beyond what is temporal and fleeting, and grant us the discernment to seek after those things that truly enrich our lives – love, joy, peace, and the fulfillment that comes from being in relationship with You.
As we take stock of the spoils, Lord, remind us that they are not just material possessions, but blessings that come from Your generous hand. Help us to appreciate the silver and the gold not as ends in themselves but as means to serve You and build Your kingdom. Guide us to use our resources wisely, ensuring that we distribute the blessings we receive to those in need, demonstrating Your love and compassion in tangible ways.
O God, provide us with the courage to seize the opportunities that You lay before us. In moments of doubt, let us remember that there is "none end of the store" in Your riches. Grant us the faith to believe that all we need is found in You. Your promises are true, and Your supply never runs dry. May we trust in Your abundant provision, knowing that You are a good Father who desires to give good gifts to His children.
As we claim our inheritance in Christ Jesus, let us not forget the glory that comes from the pleasant furniture of our lives. Remind us, Father, that it is not the physical comforts that define our lives, but the eternal relationships we build and the legacy of faith we cultivate. Let us surround ourselves with the pleasantness of those who love and serve You.
Lord, help us to take our share of the spoils with gratitude and generosity. May we actively engage in God’s mission of spreading the good news, sharing our abundance with those around us, and investing in the work of Your kingdom. Let every act of kindness overflow from the blessings we have received from You.
May we be diligent workers in Your vineyard, willing to toil and partake in the labor of Love, knowing that as we engage in this divine work, we further unlock the riches of Your love for ourselves and for others.
As we meditate on Your Word, let the truth of Nahum 2:9 sink deep into our spirit. Inspire us to rise up and claim those spoils of silver and gold – not for selfish gain, but for Your kingdom's glory and the advancement of Your purpose on this earth. Let every resource, every minute, and every ounce of energy we exert bring honor to Your name.
We praise You, Lord, for the endless store of richness and glory available to us through Christ. May we be worthy stewards of these gifts, transformed by Your grace, and driven by Your love.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
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Nahum 2:9 - "Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is none end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant furniture."
"Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is none end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant furniture." - Nahum 2:9
Nahum 2:4
Nahum 3:9 - "Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers."
Nahum 2:6 - "The gates of the rivers shall be opened, and the palace shall be dissolved."
Nahum 1:9 - "What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time."
Nahum 3:2 - "The noise of a whip, and the noise of the rattling of the wheels, and of the pransing horses, and of the jumping chariots."
Nahum 2:2 - "For the LORD hath turned away the excellency of Jacob, as the excellency of Israel: for the emptiers have emptied them out, and marred their vine branches."
"Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers." - Nahum 3:9
Nahum 2:12 - "The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and strangled for his lionesses, and filled his holes with prey, and his dens with ravin."
Nahum 1:2 - "God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies."
"The gates of the rivers shall be opened, and the palace shall be dissolved." - Nahum 2:6
Nahum 2:5 - "He shall recount his worthies: they shall stumble in their walk; they shall make haste to the wall thereof, and the defence shall be prepared."
Nahum 2:10 - "She is empty, and void, and waste: and the heart melteth, and the knees smite together, and much pain is in all loins, and the faces of them all gather blackness."
Nahum 2:8 - "But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back."
Nahum 2:7 - "And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead her as with the voice of doves, tabering upon their breasts."
Nahum 2:11 - "Where is the dwelling of the lions, and the feedingplace of the young lions, where the lion, even the old lion, walked, and the lion's whelp, and none made them afraid?"
"The noise of a whip, and the noise of the rattling of the wheels, and of the pransing horses, and of the jumping chariots." - Nahum 3:2
Nahum 2:4 - "The chariots shall rage in the streets, they shall justle one against another in the broad ways: they shall seem like torches, they shall run like the lightnings."
Nahum 2:1 - "He that dasheth in pieces is come up before thy face: keep the munition, watch the way, make thy loins strong, fortify thy power mightily."
Nahum 2:3 - "The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are in scarlet: the chariots shall be with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken."
Nahum 2:4 The chariots rage in the streets, They jostle one another in the broad roads; They seem like torches, They run like lightning.
"What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time." - Nahum 1:9
"For the LORD hath turned away the excellency of Jacob, as the excellency of Israel: for the emptiers have emptied them out, and marred their vine branches." - Nahum 2:2
"He shall recount his worthies: they shall stumble in their walk; they shall make haste to the wall thereof, and the defence shall be prepared." - Nahum 2:5
"But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back." - Nahum 2:8
"The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and strangled for his lionesses, and filled his holes with prey, and his dens with ravin." - Nahum 2:12
"God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies." - Nahum 1:2
"She is empty, and void, and waste: and the heart melteth, and the knees smite together, and much pain is in all loins, and the faces of them all gather blackness." - Nahum 2:10
"Where is the dwelling of the lions, and the feedingplace of the young lions, where the lion, even the old lion, walked, and the lion's whelp, and none made them afraid?" - Nahum 2:11