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The Source Of True Prosperity by yommyuk: 1:13am On Aug 28, 2011
INTRODUCTION

Our loving heavenly Father is always generous toward His children. He is the author of the plan that not only encompasses our entire earthly life but also extends into eternity. In Genesis, He gives man and woman a perfect garden to enjoy. And in Revelation, we read about our ultimate home, which will be flawless and everlasting. Many of the books in between testify to the ways God provides for His people.

He Owns It All

The Lord is sovereign over all material wealth. The words of King David reflect the attitude we should have toward divine provision:

1 Chron. 29:11
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Yours is the dominion, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all

The Scriptures are filled with declarations of God's goodness and descriptions of His inexhaustible resources. He desires prosperity for His children—He wants us to have all we need and the capacity to enjoy it

Psalm 34:8-10
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joy of those who take refuge in him! Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all that they need. Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing. Amen

When we limit ourselves to human ability and resources, we will find that both run out very quickly. When we instead trust in the Lord's ability to work on our behalf, we tap into an infinite supply that cannot be measured or depleted. God's resources are 100 percent recession-proof. The Lord's very nature gives assurance of His abundant provision.

God is:

Omniscient—God knows better than we do and before we do.
Omnipotent—The Father has all power.
Omnipresent—He is everywhere, unlimited by time or space.


Philippians 4:19
And this same God who takes care of me will supply ALL your needs from his glorious riches which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

Do you believe in the above?

Many people confess that they understand the Lord is the source of all things and He provides abundantly for His people. But they have difficulty believing in His provision in regard to their own lives.

A building block of unbelief sad

A need is something that you must have in order to stay alive or carry out God's will. A desire is something pleasant. It's fun to have—enjoyable, satisfying, delightful.

Some people believe the Lord provides only for our essential needs. But that isn't the message of the Bible. The Father's provision for us is generous. In John 10:10, Christ said “His purpose is to give us a rich and satisfying life”. I claim this in Jesus Name.

What about u?

This claim that we have received in Jesus name will be shared with the needy because, Luke 6:38 promise is ours, “Give, and you will receive. You gift will return to you in full, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over. And poured into your lap.” Amen.

Your gift activates God gift which James 1:17 stated clearly that “ whatever is good and prefect comes down to us from God, our father, who created all the lights in the heavens."

I WILL SAY A BIG “HALLELUYAH!” TO THE ABOVE

A loving grandparent gives his grandchildren what they need but also takes delight in giving them their hearts' desires. The heavenly Father has this same generosity of spirit toward you. He is not stingy or begrudging. God's only constraints regarding your desires are that they must not interfere with His plans—and that they will benefit you without causing harm. So don't be afraid to ask God for what you want as well as what you require.

However there are some “Preconditions”

God asks certain things of those who will be blessed by His generosity. I believe these instructions are intended to keep us focused on Him. That way, we can continue to receive from the Lord and know how to use wisely what He gives. The Father wants us to keep His commands:

The Lord promised to bless the Israelites with fruitful crops and herds if they would obey Him and worship Him alone

Deut. 28:1-2, 11-14
If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God.
The Lord will give you prosperity in the land he swore to your ancestors to give you, blessing you with many children, numerous livestock and abundant crops. The Lord will send rain at the proper time from his rich treasury in the heavens and will bless all the work you do. You will lend to many nations but you will never borrow from them.
Amen

When we keep God's commands and live according to His principles, we are in a position to enjoy prosperity.

Be generous to others:
The Father trusts an openhanded person with more, because He knows that His gifts will be used to bless others

1 Tim. 6:17-19.
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience TRUE LIFE. Amen

Believe in Him and His Word:
If you don't have faith that God will supply your need or grant your heart’s desires, you won't be ready for a blessing when it shows up. When you are having difficulty believing God will meet your personal needs, ask for grace to help you trust Him more. When His children cry out sincerely like this, the Father delights in answering.

CONCLUSION
God's provision for you is motivated entirely by His unending love for you. He is not moved by repeated requests or begging. You don't have to complete special rituals or spend a certain amount of time in prayer and fasting for a need to be answered. There is no checklist or point system that the Lord uses in meting out rewards.
When you believe in God, keep His commands, and begin to act with generosity toward others, the Lord will bless you. And you will never deplete the source of your prosperity—that would be like trying to dip the ocean dry with a thimble. So don't miss out on the Father's blessing. Come to Him in faith, and receive what He longs to lavish upon you.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine.

Let’s say a big Amen and Hallelujah to the above.

God Bless wink

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