Introduction: The First Command—Be Fruitful
From the very dawn of creation, the first divine instruction given to humanity was not to pray, fast, or meditate—though all these are essential. The first command was clear and profound:
> "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and every living thing that moves on the earth." (Genesis 1:28, NKJV)
"Be fruitful" is not merely about biological reproduction; it is about productivity, creativity, and innovation. It is the divine expectation that we take raw materials and transform them into something valuable.
Like seeds in fertile soil, our potential is embedded within us, waiting to sprout, blossom, and bear fruit. God will never demand what He has not already provided; therefore, the mandate to be fruitful assumes that the capacity for productivity is already within us.
Poverty: The Absence of Self-Production
Poverty is not merely the absence of money—it is the absence of productivity. Poor people are not necessarily those who lack resources, but those who fail to cultivate, create, and innovate.
God Conceals Wealth in Nature—Creativity Uncovers It
> “The future belongs to those who can see opportunity where others see nothing.”
God never handed Adam a table, a chair, or a house—He concealed them within trees, stones, and the earth. The world’s wealth is not dropped from the sky; it is unlocked through creativity.
Chairs and tables were hidden in trees, waiting for carpenters.
Shoes and belts were hidden in cows, waiting for leatherworkers.
Buildings and skyscrapers were hidden in the soil, waiting for builders.
Cars and machines were buried in ore deposits, waiting for miners and engineers.
Developed vs. Undeveloped Nations: The Power of Productivity
The richest nations are not the ones with the most resources—they are the ones with the most producers.
Switzerland has no cocoa trees, yet it dominates the global chocolate industry.
Japan has minimal natural resources, yet through innovation, it became an economic giant.
Dubai was once a barren desert, yet through vision and strategic investments, it became a global financial hub.
Meanwhile, many resource-rich countries remain poor because they extract resources but fail to refine, process, and multiply them.
Biblical Example: The Parable of Talents
In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents. A master entrusted his servants with resources: one received five talents, another two, and the last one.
The first two invested and multiplied their talents. They were honored.
The third buried his talent, refusing to be productive. He was condemned.
> "For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away." (Matthew 25:29, NKJV)
This parable shines a floodlight on a universal truth: those who multiply what they have will be entrusted with more, while those who refuse to produce will lose even the little they have.
Crisis: The Furnace of Innovation
> "No money has left the planet—it is all still here. It will be attracted to creativity."
A crisis is often a blessing in disguise. It forces people to think outside the box and create new solutions. History proves this time and again:
During the Great Depression, companies like IBM and Procter & Gamble restructured and thrived.
COVID-19 lockdowns forced businesses to go digital, and those who adapted flourished.
After World War II, Japan was devastated, yet through relentless productivity, it became a global leader in technology.
> "Necessity is the mother of invention." When there is a crisis, the wise roll up their sleeves, while the foolish sit and complain.
Productivity: The Key to Breaking Generational Poverty
A child raised to consume rather than create will grow into an adult waiting for handouts rather than building solutions.
Practical Steps for Raising Productive Children
1. Encourage Creativity: Let children tinker, invent, and explore rather than merely consume entertainment.
2. Teach Skills Early: Introduce them to coding, carpentry, farming, and entrepreneurship.
3. Model Productivity: Children learn more by observation than instruction—let them see you create.
4. Promote a Work Ethic: Hard work beats talent when talent refuses to work hard.
5. Foster Ownership: Let them take responsibility for small projects and grow from their successes and failures.
Wake-Up Call to Nations: The Power of Innovation
A nation that does not produce will always be at the beck and call of those who do.
China built the world’s largest manufacturing economy by refining and processing raw materials.
South Korea rose from war-torn poverty to a global tech leader by investing in research, development, and education.
Germany dominates the automobile industry not because it has more steel, but because it masters craftsmanship, precision, and innovation.
> "A nation that fails to invest in productivity mortgages its future to those who do."
The Cost of Fruitlessness: A Curse of Stagnation
Jesus encountered a fig tree that was full of leaves but bore no fruit. He cursed it, and it withered instantly.
> "Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went to it but found nothing except leaves. Then He said to it, 'May you never bear fruit again!' Immediately the tree withered." (Matthew 21:19, NIV)
This is a harsh but profound lesson—anything that fails to produce will eventually be discarded. Whether it’s a business, an individual, or a nation, fruitlessness leads to irrelevance and decay.
Conclusion: Fruition is the Only Way Forward
Productivity is God’s will for every individual, family, and nation. Our resources, potential, and destiny are already within us, just as chairs are hidden in trees and skyscrapers in sand. We must extract, refine, and multiply them.
> "Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth." (Proverbs 10:4, NIV)
This Easter, let us resurrect our creativity, rekindle our innovation, and revive our productivity. Instead of waiting for opportunities, let us create them. Instead of envying developed nations, let us build our own wealth. Instead of complaining about scarcity, let us harness abundance through ingenuity.
> "A wise man makes hay while the sun shines, but a fool sleeps in harvest time."
This is the time to wake up, take action, and be fruitful.
Let us not just exist, but create. Let us not just dream, but build. Let us not just consume, but produce.
The world does not reward intentions—it rewards productivity.
This is your wake-up call. Be fruitful and multiply!
_Thanking you in advance for reading my blog post. Be Blessed and free to share it to as many people as you can_
_HICKS GMD_
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