Prospering in Adverse Circumstances by Annette Capps As I was preparing the articles for this issue of the Concepts of Faith, the Holy Spirit strongly impressed me to address the topic of prosperity. As the economy of the United States has taken a downward turn, many peoples' lives have been affected. If we cast our eyes upon the news media and the economic indicator's we could be swept up in the negative stream of thought that pervades our country. It's time to change our focus to God' Word on economy. God is Our Source God is never changing and He never fails. He does not suffer from lack of anything. There is no shortage in heaven. Our Source will never run out of supply for us. Having said that.... Do you consider your employer your source? Do you expect money to come to you only from your job, social security, clients, etc.? Have you ever said, "I'm on a fixed income", "I can't afford..." Realize that all abundance belongs to God and it is up to you to open a channel to that supply. Wisdom in prosperity is a principle thing. If your current channel has barely a trickle, then it is foolish to think you can suddenly open the floodgates of riches by loading up your credit card "on faith". Wisdom in your heart first works to enlarge your channel so you may receive more from God. God has Pleasure in Our Prosperity Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. Psalms 35:27 God is not only the unlimited source of your supply, but HE DELIGHTS IN YOUR PROSPERITY. He wants you to partake of His abundance. He is the one who instituted the law of giving. "God loves a cheerful giver." Just as it makes us happy to give, it gives God great pleasure to give to us. What man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Matthew 7:9-11 No parent wants his or her child to live an impoverished life. How much more does God want us to enjoy His riches! We Have Been Given the Power to Get Wealth But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant... Deuteronomy 8:18 If you are in covenant with God, you have access to all His abundance. All that He has is available to you. It's all there. Everything we need has been provided and God has given us the power to get wealth. He establishes His covenant by providing for His servants. So how can we prosper in these adverse circumstances? Joseph was put in the worst possible situation, as a slave in Egypt (Genesis 37-42). How can a slave prosper? By using God's principles of prosperity, Joseph became extremely wealthy though taken in slavery. If you are in slavery to your job, mortgage company, credit card debt or depleted 401-K, you can use the principles of wisdom and prosperity in the Word and liberate the floodgates of God's blessing into your life. Make this confession now, "God is the unlimited, unfailing source of my supply. He has given me power to get wealth and delights in my prosperity. I now have all the wisdom I need to prosper in all that I do. As I bless others, the channel is opened for my prosperity with joy!" Quote: Enduring success is the product of a godly character, which is diligent in labor, honest and wise. Back to Newsletter Index.
