Hey there, friends! Today, we’re going to talk about an important topic. That’s right – we’re talking about wealth and prosperity as a part of God’s plan for his children.

Now, before you get too caught up in the idea of luxury cars and fancy vacations, let’s take a closer look at what it really means to be prosperous in God’s eyes. According to Luke 4:18-19 (KJV), Jesus is anointed to preach the gospel to the poor, heal the brokenhearted, deliver the captives, and set the oppressed free. This is the foundation of God’s plan for prosperity – to bring souls to his kingdom, and establish his covenant here on earth.

But wait, you might be saying. How does prosperity equal the advancement of the Kingdom agenda? Well, Deuteronomy 8:18 (KJV) tells us that it is God who gives us the power to gain wealth, so that he may establish his covenant with us. When we are prosperous, we have more resources to put towards spreading the gospel, and helping those who need it most.

Look at Solomon, for example. In 1 Kings 6, we see that he built a magnificent temple for the Lord with his resources. This is the paradigm of God’s plan for giving us wealth – not for our own selfish desires, but for the advancement of his agenda on earth.

In Leviticus 26:9 (KJV), God promises to make us fruitful and multiply us, establishing his covenant with us. And even Joseph, in Genesis 45:7-9 (KJV), acknowledges that it is God who has made him lord of all Egypt, and therefore has the power to help his family in their time of need.

So, what does this all mean for us today? Simply put, we need to shift our focus from gaining wealth for our own fleeting pleasures, to using that wealth for God’s greater purposes – the advancement of his Kingdom, and the harvest of souls. Let’s remember that God’s plan for his children is always rooted in love, and that includes the way we handle our finances.

Let’s pray:

Dear God, we thank you for your abundant blessings. Help us to understand that true prosperity is in service to your kingdom, and to use our resources for your greater purposes. May we be good stewards of all that you’ve given us, and may our hearts always be centered on you. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.