Understanding Divine Prosperity

[RustyAngeL]

Abundance and prosperity from God, to me, means an overwhelming outpouring of His spirit on believers and the unbelievable gift of eternal life.  The give to get garbage is just that, garbage.  God never promises anyone material wealth in Scripture. 

Oh brother, Amen Sister.  You spoke the truth.

[RustyAngeL]

For some years now, I have been hearing messages on kingdom prosperity. I have heard and have been practicing what I hear, with humongous results to show. But recently, as I was reading the book of the prophet Joel, God gave me a very striking revelation concerning his prosperity agenda for his Church.

 

As I read that very book of Joel chapter 2, God revealed to me in an unusual way, that outrageous prosperity, is one of the signs of the end time- before the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

From that scripture, it can be seen that amidst the outpouring of the Spirit of God, is also the outpouring of abundant material wealth: as can be seen from verses 23-26 of that Joel Chapter 2. It says…

 

“Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. And the floors shall be full of wheat and the vats shall overflow with wine and oil.

And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.”

 

And to enjoy this bountifulness of God’s supply, of course you have to play your part. By giving, by paying all your tithes and offering regularly. And ultimately, serving the Lord committedly and whole-heartedly…

 

Failure to do all these, you may never part-take of these end time blessings that God have destined for his Church. Why so? Because God operates on covenant terms.

 

In Exodus 23:25, the word of God says, you shall serve, and he will bless. So if you do not play your own part by serving, God will not be committed to playing his part as well. But on the other hand, after playing your part initially, and God blesses you…

 

How Then Does God Want Us to Spend The Blessings?

 

Does God want us to spend our financial or material blessings only on our selfish desires? Is it for self-aggrandizement? Is it only for our family members? Is it for accumulation and material extravagance? The answer to all of that is, no.  And these are the areas so many Christian believers are missing it.

 

The blessings God gives you, is a responsibility to you. You’re to spend it according to his will. And finally, on the last day, you will give account of it. The ignorance of this very fact have become the bane of so many believers today. And if they are not careful, many of them are not able to sustain the blessings; and worse still, it may even land many of them in Hell.

 

God blesses us to abound unto every good work. According to 2 Corinthians 9: 8-9, which says;

 “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work. As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth forever.”

 

So God’s end time prosperity agenda is not for accumulation or self-aggrandizement. But rather, for us to abound unto every good works. Good works like: Investing into Evangelism, Church building and expansion; Giving to the less privileged- both in Church and outside the Church. Giving to charity.

 

In short, the good works are innumerable. Nevertheless, we must also give to ourselves and families, but we should give more outside, than on ourselves…

Why These Frivolities?

 

What’s the point as a believer, in having fleets of cars, when there are allots of people to be reached out to. One car is enough; or may be two, in case you have a large family. If you want a new brand, or just want a change, sell the one you have, and add money to it and get the new brand.

 

The remaining abundance you have, use it for the good works the scriptures talk about. So that your treasures can be in heaven as Jesus said. And your eyes also can be focused on heaven; and how you can make it there on the last day…

 

Because our Lord Jesus says in the book of Matthew 6: 19-21; “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through or steal: for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

 

Now for you to part-take in this end-time divine wealth, you must first of all, give your heart to the Lord Jesus. Because according the scripture in 2 Corinthians 8:5, the Macedonian Church which the Apostle Paul is using for our example, first gave their selves to the Lord. So if you want to be a part-taker of this end-time humongous, prosperity of the Church…

 

You Must Be Born Again

 

If you want to accept The Lord Jesus as your Lord and personal savior or to rededicate yourself to God, place your right hand on your chest and say out this prayer…

 

Lord Jesus, today, I repent of my sins. I accept you into my heart as my Lord and personal savior. Wash me with your precious blood, you shared for me on the cross of Calvary. And write my name in the Lamb’s book of life. Thank you father for saving me in Jesus Name. Amen!

 

If you said that prayer, I pray for you right now from my heart, that you receive the power of God to get wealth in the Jesus Name! I pray also that you receive the grace to abound unto every good works with your wealth in Jesus Name! Your wealth will not lead you to hell, but rather to heaven in the mighty name of Jesus Christ!

 

Remain Blessed!

I"m sorry but the only thing I agree with in anything in this post is praying to receive Jesus as your Savior and Lord of your life, amen to that.  I thank Him for His gift of salvation everyday.  But as one of my sisters in the Lord said, give to get?  I'm sorry but I do not buy into that. We do not need to buy anything to get God's Blessings in our lives, we get that just because He loves us.  His Love is free for  just for the asking.  

[*Zion*]

There is nothing wrong with praying to God for Him to provide for us.  But nagging Him to make you a millionaire?  Whatever happened to being grateful for that which He has already provided?  

[FresnoJoe]

The treasures in heaven are spiritual and not material.   There is no need to for gold and silver or money in heaven.  

 

We are to lay up treasures, eternal virtues that last forever.   We need to stop looking at prosperity in terms of money.

 

Jesus does not need us to be wealthy to advance the kingdom.   Jesus fed 15,000 people with five crackers and two fish.   He can take my offering, small as it is, and magnify it and multiply it far beyond what it is worth in the material world.   

 

So was that same miracle performed in the building of your Church? I mean, did the money that was used in building your Church fall from the blues?

Helping the poor and needy today, do you simply multiply your food and clothes and take to the poor?

 

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Beloved, Simply Work

 

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 1 Thessalonians 4:11

 

And Believe In God's Word

 

And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:7-8 (NIV)

[FresnoJoe]

Abundance and prosperity from God, to me, means an overwhelming outpouring of His spirit on believers and the unbelievable gift of eternal life.  The give to get garbage is just that, garbage.  God never promises anyone material wealth in Scripture. 

 

Well, with this your point of view, you might as well be debunking the truth in the scripture I quoted in the article, as well as the scripture that says; Christ became poor, though he was rich, so we can through his poverty become rich. And also the scripture that says; I wish above all things that thou may prosper and be in health even as thy soul prospereth--3 John 2.   ...... Wouldn't you think?

 

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Beloved What I Think Is

 

Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Psalm 119:89 (ESV)

 

Every Word Of God

 

Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. 3 John 2:1 (NLT)

 

Stands Forever

 

“Two things I ask of you, Lord;

do not refuse me before I die:

 

Keep falsehood and lies far from me;

give me neither poverty nor riches,

but give me only my daily bread.

 

Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you

and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’

Or I may become poor and steal,

and so dishonor the name of my God. Proverbs 30:7-9 (NIV)

[*Zion*]

“Two things I ask of you, Lord;

do not refuse me before I die:

 

Keep falsehood and lies far from me;

give me neither poverty nor riches,

but give me only my daily bread.

 

Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you

and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’

Or I may become poor and steal,

and so dishonor the name of my God. Proverbs 30:7-9 (NIV)

 

 

 

 

 

Nail. Head. Hit.    

[MorningGlory]

 

Abundance and prosperity from God, to me, means an overwhelming outpouring of His spirit on believers and the unbelievable gift of eternal life.  The give to get garbage is just that, garbage.  God never promises anyone material wealth in Scripture. 

 

Well, with this your point of view, you might as well be debunking the truth in the scripture I quoted in the article, as well as the scripture that says; Christ became poor, though he was rich, so we can through his poverty become rich. And also the scripture that says; I wish above all things that thou may prosper and be in health even as thy soul prospereth--3 John 2.   ...... Wouldn't you think?

 

 

Rich in the Spirit....not money, cars, houses etc.  You don't understand the Gospels. 

[Ezra]

When it comes to money, it seems that Christians want to take extreme positions rather than accept what Scripture teaches.

 

1. Money by itself is NOT evil, and God did bless many such as Abraham, Job and Solomon with great wealth.  These men loved God more than possessions (although Solomon went off the rails later).

 

2. The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.  The love of money is covetousness, and covetousness is idolatry.

 

3. Rich men will hardly enter into the Kingdom of Heaven because they love their wealth more than God.  Indeed they worship Mammon (wealth).  Thus the Rich Young Ruler forfeited eternal life.

 

4. At the same time Christ has taught us to "make friends of the unrighteous Mammon" (in the parable of the Steward and his master's debtors). What this means is to use wealth to further the work of the Gospel, the work of the Kingdom, and meet the necessities of the saints who are suffering or in poverty.  This is what it means to lay up treasures in Heaven through good works.

 

5. Money is A NECESSITY for the work of the Kingdom of God.  It is merely a medium of exchange and can be used for tremendous good. In the epistles, wealthy Christians provided their homes, amenities, and monetary support for those who labored for the Lord.

 

6. Church leaders do not have permission to squander the offerings on frivolous things or self-aggrandizement.  The problem arrises when men substitute the "Prosperity Gospel" for the true Gospel, spend lavishly on elaborate buildings "church programs", and themselves, and forget all about the suffering saints while making merchandise of the Gospel. 

 

7. Scripture does not teach any Christian to take a vow of poverty.  Instead, Christians are commanded to provide for the necessities of their families and relatives.

[emekrus]

When it comes to money, it seems that Christians want to take extreme positions rather than accept what Scripture teaches.

 

1. Money by itself is NOT evil, and God did bless many such as Abraham, Job and Solomon with great wealth.  These men loved God more than possessions (although Solomon went off the rails later).

 

2. The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.  The love of money is covetousness, and covetousness is idolatry.

 

3. Rich men will hardly enter into the Kingdom of Heaven because they love their wealth more than God.  Indeed they worship Mammon (wealth).  Thus the Rich Young Ruler forfeited eternal life.

 

4. At the same time Christ has taught us to "make friends of the unrighteous Mammon" (in the parable of the Steward and his master's debtors). What this means is to use wealth to further the work of the Gospel, the work of the Kingdom, and meet the necessities of the saints who are suffering or in poverty.  This is what it means to lay up treasures in Heaven through good works.

 

5. Money is A NECESSITY for the work of the Kingdom of God.  It is merely a medium of exchange and can be used for tremendous good. In the epistles, wealthy Christians provided their homes, amenities, and monetary support for those who labored for the Lord.

 

6. Church leaders do not have permission to squander the offerings on frivolous things or self-aggrandizement.  The problem arrises when men substitute the "Prosperity Gospel" for the true Gospel, spend lavishly on elaborate buildings "church programs", and themselves, and forget all about the suffering saints while making merchandise of the Gospel. 

 

7. Scripture does not teach any Christian to take a vow of poverty.  Instead, Christians are commanded to provide for the necessities of their families and relatives.

 

Brother, God bless your boldness and your understanding heart

[emekrus]

 

 

Abundance and prosperity from God, to me, means an overwhelming outpouring of His spirit on believers and the unbelievable gift of eternal life.  The give to get garbage is just that, garbage.  God never promises anyone material wealth in Scripture. 

 

Well, with this your point of view, you might as well be debunking the truth in the scripture I quoted in the article, as well as the scripture that says; Christ became poor, though he was rich, so we can through his poverty become rich. And also the scripture that says; I wish above all things that thou may prosper and be in health even as thy soul prospereth--3 John 2.   ...... Wouldn't you think?

 

 

Tich in the Spirit....not money, cars, houses etc.  You don't understand the Gospels. 

 

 

I guess you might as well be saying the scriptures were wrongly written with all these your unbelieving statements.  First you said the give and receive doctrine is garbage. Which means you're directly saying Jesus was teaching garbage when he said; "Give and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down and shaking together shall men give unto your bosom" .

 

Please, dear brothers and sisters, zeal is good, but it must be administered in knowledge, wisdom and understanding else, we blaspheme inadvertently, thinking we're doing God a service.