Daily Grace Devotional January 28, 2026 By Evang Ubong Ifiok

Increase by Divine Design

SCRIPTURE: “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth…” — Genesis 1:28 (KJV)

MESSAGE

Increase is not an accident in the life of a believer — it is part of God’s original design. From the very beginning, God programmed fruitfulness and multiplication into His creation. This means growth, progress, and expansion are not things you must beg for; they are part of your divine inheritance in Christ.

Many people think increase comes only through human struggle, luck, or favorable conditions. But divine increase operates differently. It flows from alignment with God’s purpose. When your life is connected to His plan, even small efforts can produce great results because heaven backs what you do.

Consider a seed. Inside that tiny seed is a divine design for a tree, branches, fruits, and more seeds. The potential for multiplication is already built in. In the same way, God has placed capacity, gifts, ideas, and grace inside you. When you stay rooted in Him through faith, obedience, and fellowship, that hidden potential begins to manifest.

Increase by divine design is also progressive. God leads you from one level of glory to another. He develops your character, stretches your faith, and prepares you for greater responsibility. So if you are in a season of preparation, do not be discouraged — God is building the foundation for lasting increase.

Remember, God’s design for your life is not stagnation but advancement. As you walk with Him daily, you will see doors open, influence grow, and results multiply beyond your expectations. What He designed cannot be denied.

CONFESSION

I am created for fruitfulness and multiplication.
God’s design for my life is growth and advancement.
The potential He placed inside me is coming forth.
I move from one level of glory to another.
Divine increase is working in me and through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

PRAYER

Father, thank You for designing my life for increase. Help me to stay aligned with Your purpose and sensitive to Your leading. Develop my character and strengthen my faith as You bring me into greater levels of growth and impact. I receive all You have designed for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.