Financial Spiritual Revival 8-18-25

So you thought maybe we had exhausted the revival topics, but not yet. There is one which is so extensive that it always begs for more time. Time is money as the saying goes, and money doesn't grow on trees. Apparently money can grow, but good money farmers are hard to find and don't usually tell others their secrets. What is a poor middle class man or woman supposed to do? Most will work hard the rest of their life and never realize the amount of dough it takes to leave an inheritance to your children's  children. I'm not a good accountant, but I know one. And I don’t mean Quick books, or Turbo tax, I'm definitely not a fan of do your own taxes. I see people missing the boat on tax savings because of not having a smart tax guy.

At this point in time, I would like to let you in on the latest Trump reform to be taking wings and that is replacing the IRS with the External Revenue Service  which will be seeing to tariffs and their distributions. This will mean no more Federal individual income tax! Can you believe it? Can you say hallelujah? !  Some will have to wait till you see it.

To most people money equals provision and security, both for the earner and their families. There are many ways to make money legally and illegally. Workers exchange a portion of their life for dollars . Entrepreneurs risk money to develop products to sell to the market in exchange for a profit on usually large quantities of their goods. Others are on the top of the food chain managing businesses which produce products to sell to the worldwide markets.  To live nicely, in an overpriced world like we do, extreme measures are usually  taken to assure survival. Folks will climb over each other to gain a better company position at a higher wage, and some live on just 'getting along street.' Some are resigned to staying where they're at for 30 years until retirement. On the ever changing world stage, it becomes hard to keep up with society because prices for goods and services always gravitate upward, just beyond our reach.

Look for stability where the job will pay higher than your overall cost of living, and advance to the God factor, where promises are made and promises kept. Yes, God the only constant in the universe, who said, "I am God and I change not", also said, "is there anything to hard for Me?" Whether you are looking for a job or for a raise - seek God through His Word. Turns out that God's rule book is not like Corporate America! That is not to say you should not work. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 "For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat." Unless you are called by God to live  as head of a ministry you should work at something which provides for the family. Family first ministry second. Most people could usually use more income and this is a matter for you to take up with God. He has retirement plans as well! If you are in need, it's time for revival!

Let us compare for a moment some of God's rules (promises) versus the Corporation.

God Said, Genesis 13:2  "And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold."

Genesis 26:12-14 "Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. ¹³ The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous; ¹⁴ for he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a great number of servants. So the Philistines envied him."  Notice God's people were very well supplied

Genesis 39:2-3 "And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.³ And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand."

Deuteronomy 28:47 “Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything, "(all the Blessings), then curses follow as stated in this passage.

1 Kings 10:7 "However I did not believe the words until I came and saw with my own eyes; and indeed the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame of which I heard."

Job 36:11 "If they obey and serve Him, They shall spend their days in prosperity, And their years in pleasures."

Psalm 35:27 "Let them shout for joy and be glad, Who favor my righteous cause; And let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”

Psalm 112:1-3 "Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,Who delights greatly in His commandments.² His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.³ Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness endures forever. "

Isaiah 45:3  "I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden riches of secret places, That you may know that I, the Lord, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel."

Zechariah 14:14 "Judah also will fight at Jerusalem. And the wealth of all the surrounding nations Shall be gathered together: Gold, silver, and apparel in great abundance."

Teaching- Philippians 4:19 KJV - But my God shall supply all of your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

1. supply - Strong's Concordance  -  to make full, to fill up, to cause to abound, to furnish or supply liberally or (bountifully) -  Webster's 1828 - abound - To have or possess in great quantity; to be copiously supplied

2. need - Strong's Concordance - necessity, need, duty, business

  need - Websters 1828 - want; occasion for something; necessity; a state that requires supply or relief. It sometimes expresses urgent want.  Necessity  - Websters 1828 -1. That which must be and cannot be otherwise-pressing need;  

duty - Websters 1828 - 1. That which a person owes to another; that by which a person is bound, by any natural, moral or legal obligation, to pay, do or perform;  Tax, toll, impost, or customs; excise; any sum of money required by government to be paid on the importation, exportation, or consumption of goods.

 Business -  Websters 1828 - purpose of profit or improvement; occupation, employment, or profession

3. riches - Strong's Concordance - wealth, abundance, fullness, plenitude, abundance of external possessions; a good, that with which one is enriched.

 Riches - Websters 1828 -

1. Wealth; opulence; affluence; possessions of land, goods or money in abundance.

2. Splendid sumptuous appearance.-The riches of heaven's pavement, trodden gold.

3. In Scripture, an abundance of spiritual blessings. Luke 16 The riches of God, his fullness of wisdom, power, mercy, grace and glory, Ephesians 1, 2; or the abundance supplied by his works. Psalm 104. The riches of Christ, his abundant fullness of spiritual and eternal blessings for men.

Ephesians 3

4. glory - Strong's Concordance - a thing belonging to God, splendor, majesty,  magnificence, excellence, preeminence, dignity, grace, a most glorious condition, state.

splendor - Websters 1828 - great brightness, great show of richness and elegance.

 magnificence - Websters 1828 - grandeur of appearance

 5. Christ - Strong's Concordance - Christ = "anointed"

anointed - Websters 1828 - smeared or rubbed with oil. 

Amplified version-   "But my God shall make full, fill up, cause to abound, furnish or supply liberally all your want, necessity, need, duty, or business, according to His riches, wealth, abundance, and goodness with which He is enriched in glory by Christ Jesus, (the anointed one) who's anointing is the burden removing, yoke destroying power of God."

3 John 1:2  "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

How are you doing? Feeling revived yet? Overwhelmed? If you've listened to religious preachers in the past chances are your head is tilting a little! You can hear pastor so and so slamming  his bible on the floor saying it's heresy! Confounded Charismatic's, I thought we threw that page out of their bibles!

Charge forward people!  So when Jesus paid Peters taxes with a  coin from a fishes mouth, was He doing God's will? I hope so. Let's move on. 

In seeking the Lord about tonight, I received 3 confirmations about the subject matter. The first was Holy Spirit giving me the title. Second was me looking up the words "Financial Revival" and then finding a recent video of Apostle Nicky Van Der Westhuizen and Katie Souza  holding a Revival - Night of Miracles. Third confirmation - We walked into church today and Pastor Dave taught on Matthew 6:19-24 giving us a good balanced attitude towards money, wealth, riches! Highly recommend you hear it when you can. So what is your attitude towards Biblical benefits? Wealth and riches? Does God want me rich? Does He treat everyone as the Rich young ruler? Will I lose my salvation if I have a lot of things? This is where consistent bible reading and study comes in handy. Let the Holy Spirit show you things as you read. He will never forsake you! Being a cheerful giver, generous in all things, is a big key to receiving more from the Lord.