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be enough left over to share.
In short, when we think in terms of God's provision, we are not necessarily talking about people whom others would consider to be very wealthy or rich. I would like to think that it means succeeding in what each individual is called and commissioned to do. There is an old saying that goes like this, “Where God guides ... He provides.”
The apostle John said:
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 3:2)
If you study John's third epistle, you will discover that he was writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He was telling us that God wants us to “prosper” in all things, and be in “health” just as our “soul prospers.” This covers every area of life, including the material.
John, in using the word “prosper,” is saying, “to have a prosperous or successful journey, or accomplish what you intend to with success.” It's the same word that Paul used in Romans 1:10 when he prayed he may have a “prosperous journey by the will of God” to visit and minister to the Christians at Rome.
There are many people who would not consider Paul very successful, and certainly not prosperous. I can tell you this; God had a different view than most people concerning the ministry of Paul.
In order to get to Rome, his destination, Paul endured hardship, suffering, and fear. After the trauma of shipwreck (remember God told him no one would suffer loss), being thrown onto an island as a castaway, and being bit by a viper, Paul was witness to the supernatural power of God. That which appeared to be disaster, God used for His glory when a revival exploded and many were saved and healed.
Paul made it to Rome and had a prosperous journey. But I can guarantee it was not comfortable or luxurious. It was prosperous because he accomplished the purpose of God!
I have received many insights on abundance. From studying scripture, abundance to me means having all that’s needed, plus something to spare, or left over to share with others. Walking in abundance lifts you out of your own needs and puts you in the cycle where you receive from your Father, and generously turn and meet someone else’s need.
What is the Spirit of Poverty?
Poverty is not living in a ghetto, or growing up in the most rundown part of town. Being poor does not come as a result of high unemployment or the lack of qualifying skills. These are the “fruits” of poverty, not the “roots” of poverty.
Being broke is a temporary condition. I believe that poverty is a “spirit” right out of the pit of hell. I’m sure there have been times when you had a shortage of money. That does not necessarily mean you have a spirit of poverty.
Poverty is a destructive spirit that robs people of their dreams, goals, motivations, and desires. I'm sure you have heard the phrase “poverty stricken.” This alludes to the concept that poverty is something that comes upon a person, a family, a community, or a nation.
Poverty is usually connected with unrighteousness. In scripture it was the “unrighteousness” of an individual, or nation as a whole, that brought poverty upon the people of God.
The widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17:8–16 is a prime example of living in poverty as a result of God's judgment upon the rule of Ahab.
“Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 'Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.’ So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, indeed a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, ‘Please bring me a little water in a cup, that I may drink.’ And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, ‘Please bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.’
So she said, ‘As the Lord your God lives, I do not have bread, only a handful of flour in a bin, and a
In short, when we think in terms of God's provision, we are not necessarily talking about people whom others would consider to be very wealthy or rich. I would like to think that it means succeeding in what each individual is called and commissioned to do. There is an old saying that goes like this, “Where God guides ... He provides.”
The apostle John said:
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 3:2)
If you study John's third epistle, you will discover that he was writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He was telling us that God wants us to “prosper” in all things, and be in “health” just as our “soul prospers.” This covers every area of life, including the material.
John, in using the word “prosper,” is saying, “to have a prosperous or successful journey, or accomplish what you intend to with success.” It's the same word that Paul used in Romans 1:10 when he prayed he may have a “prosperous journey by the will of God” to visit and minister to the Christians at Rome.
There are many people who would not consider Paul very successful, and certainly not prosperous. I can tell you this; God had a different view than most people concerning the ministry of Paul.
In order to get to Rome, his destination, Paul endured hardship, suffering, and fear. After the trauma of shipwreck (remember God told him no one would suffer loss), being thrown onto an island as a castaway, and being bit by a viper, Paul was witness to the supernatural power of God. That which appeared to be disaster, God used for His glory when a revival exploded and many were saved and healed.
Paul made it to Rome and had a prosperous journey. But I can guarantee it was not comfortable or luxurious. It was prosperous because he accomplished the purpose of God!
I have received many insights on abundance. From studying scripture, abundance to me means having all that’s needed, plus something to spare, or left over to share with others. Walking in abundance lifts you out of your own needs and puts you in the cycle where you receive from your Father, and generously turn and meet someone else’s need.
What is the Spirit of Poverty?
Poverty is not living in a ghetto, or growing up in the most rundown part of town. Being poor does not come as a result of high unemployment or the lack of qualifying skills. These are the “fruits” of poverty, not the “roots” of poverty.
Being broke is a temporary condition. I believe that poverty is a “spirit” right out of the pit of hell. I’m sure there have been times when you had a shortage of money. That does not necessarily mean you have a spirit of poverty.
Poverty is a destructive spirit that robs people of their dreams, goals, motivations, and desires. I'm sure you have heard the phrase “poverty stricken.” This alludes to the concept that poverty is something that comes upon a person, a family, a community, or a nation.
Poverty is usually connected with unrighteousness. In scripture it was the “unrighteousness” of an individual, or nation as a whole, that brought poverty upon the people of God.
The widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17:8–16 is a prime example of living in poverty as a result of God's judgment upon the rule of Ahab.
“Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 'Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.’ So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, indeed a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, ‘Please bring me a little water in a cup, that I may drink.’ And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, ‘Please bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.’
So she said, ‘As the Lord your God lives, I do not have bread, only a handful of flour in a bin, and a
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