Become Spiritual or Wealthy?

(Genesis 39:2-3) “And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.”

(2 Chronicles 26:5) “And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.”

One of the signs that God is with you is prosperity. However, contrary to popular opinion, not prospering, lack or poverty is NOT a sign that God is not with you. Financial resources are vital for any endeavor in our lives. Money does not fall from the sky and God does not make it appear miraculously in our bank accounts. God says in His Word that it is important for everyone to work and even to save up for their children and grandchildren instead of having a narrow and selfish vision that limits us to our lifespan.

When it comes to working for the ministry (Church), however, God has already implemented a financial system based on receiving through the giving of the people of God onto God’s work and workers in order for them to also prosper. Due to a lack of obedience in this matter, many of the divine projects initiated are prematurely terminated and many of God’s workers end up giving up on their calling of full-time ministry and are forced to serve man for their own personal basic needs and that of their family.

He is faithful and will always pull us through when we do what is right, even if others don’t agree with your giving or serving God with whatever you have.

Let’s see now what 3 Questions Bob Gass asks in his book:

1.) Am I content with things the way they are in my life? John Maxwell says, “The only one who can stop you from becoming the person God intended you to be – is you.” He’ll never ask you to be what He won’t enable you to become.

2.) Am I afraid of success? Afraid of the commitment required? Leadership is lonely, perhaps you’d rather be with the crowd. Have you been knocked down, and now you’re afraid to get up and try again? When Edison was asked why he was successful, he replied, “I start where other men leave off!” When World Heavyweight Champion Jim Corbett was asked what it took to be a champion, he said, “Just fight one more round.”

3.) Do I believe people can’t be successful and spiritual at the same time? Somehow we’ve equated humility with poverty and assumed that successful people just couldn’t be humble. This is not true nor Biblical. When successful people speak, other people listen – look at Joseph and Daniel in the Bible!

We have a message from God that the world is dying to hear, but if we don’t have the money, the means, and the motivation to tell them, who will?

Prayers

• Heavenly Father, You are Lord the Spirit, One Lord, Jesus Christ, The Unchanging Lord.
• Thank You that all things prosper under Your mighty hand.
• Forgive us for not having moved ahead with your instructions for prosperity and instead having used our own mind and strength to get things done.
• Forgive us for not saving up for our children and grandchildren.
• Forgive us also for not having brought to You our offerings from where we get our spiritual nourishment, and for having taken Your servants in the ministry for granted.
• We cancel the fear of hard work or sacrifice right now in Jesus’ name.
• We receive right now the Spirit of success and prosperity that goes along with seeking your will for all we do.
• We declare that everyone around us will start to recognize Your Spirit in us due to the success and humility in our lives.
• Help us to continue to stay humble as we start to receive the abundance that you are about to give us.
• We ask in Jesus’ Mighty name. Amen