In both testaments, we have scriptures testifying to God’s intention of prosperity for His people. For the Old Testament, we will consider Psalm 35:27. Let them shout for joy and be glad, Who favor my righteous cause; And let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.” This Scripture agrees entirely with our lead passage for today. The word “profit” as employed in Isaiah 48:7 has various root meanings. Among other things, it means to ascend or to make progress. Two things are worthy of emphasis from this passage. First is the fact that God Himself wants people to ascend in life. By design, we are to manifest continually our upgraded version. A similar New Testament verse pointing to God’s desire for His children is this: “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” III John 1:2 (NKJV)

 “That God teaches us how to profit is a further proof that He delights in the prosperity of His people. “

In our previous meditation, we learned of God’s great disposition to help. We also stated that His help comes packaged in grace through which we are delivered from evil and have blessings delivered to us. We must add that sometimes the help also comes from the teaching or instruction He gives to us. Understandably, our text states that God does not only wish His people to prosper in life, it equally shows them on how to go about it. That God teaches us how to profit is a further proof that He delights in the prosperity of His people. It cannot be otherwise, for God will not teach you to do contrary to His will. A key factor to our ascent in life, therefore, remains a teachable heart. Those who come with the humble disposition that they have not mastered all things will be shown the way to go higher in life.