Lay It on Me

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less. It may seem that you are on a decline, that you have less than ever before. But can you be determined like Ruth? Can you work alone in the gleaning corner? Can you minister to another's needs and ignore your own? Can you enjoy isolation from friends and family, knowing that God will eventually increase you? Many scriptures speak about increase (see Psalm 115:14, Proverbs 18:20,1 Corinthians 3:6 and 1 Thessalonians 3:12). The widow in 2 Kings 4 was about to lose her home and two sons to her creditors. But a prophet of God had a plan and God had the provision. A supernatural oil supply broke forth in her home. She was able to sell the oil to pay her bills. That is "enough!" But then she is told to "live on the rest" (2 Kings 4:7). That is increase! The 60-fold level is the ability to meet your needs and have something left over! God has promised to "supply our need," but don't be satisfied with merely having your needs met. Get excited about the possibility of having enough and then some! M OVING TO THE H IGHEST L EVEL OF B LESSING The highest level of blessing is the 100-fold level. This represents the level of total provision, as well as the level where you become a blessing to others. It is the realm of increase to where your "cup is running over" (Psalms 23:5). It is where you are blessed in order to be a blessing. When Boaz is with you, you will eventually move to the highest level of increase, the 100-fold level! When Ruth showed Naomi how she was blessed, Naomi asked who was