By Bishop David Oyedepo
Welcome to August! I have no doubt that many of us must have experienced what Kingdom stewardship is all about all through the month of July, 2020. My prayer is that God’s Kingdom shall be your priority for living all the days of your life, in Jesus name (Amen)! This month, we shall focus on: Operating in The Realm of Financial Fortune by The Word!
We understand from Scriptures that part of our inheritances in Christ is supernatural wealth. This is because among others, Christ died to destroy the hold of poverty on our lives and unleash supernatural wealth on us. As it is written, Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing (Revelation 5:12; see also 2 Corinthians 8:9).
On the other hand, we recognise from scriptures that all the forces of breakthrough, including financial breakthrough, reside in the Word. For instance, scripture says, Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart. If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks. Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver (Job 22:21-25).
From that scripture, when we receive the law and operate according to it, based on the principles of the Word, our access to financial fortune is guaranteed. This connotes that God empowers us for wealth through the revelation and application of the covenant.
This is because the revelation of the Word is the gateway to a world of unlimited breakthroughs. For instance, in my crave to know the secret of Kingdom prosperity; I went on a three-day prayer and fasting adventure on March 20-22, 1982.
I took my Bible, the books of Kenneth and Gloria Copeland (The law of Prosperity and God’s Will is Prosperity), searching and asking God to show me this secret. On the third day, God spoke to me from Deuteronomy 8:18 which says, 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 which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. He further said, ‘My son, My prosperity plan is not a promise, so it does not answer to prayers. It is not a promise and so it has no respect for fasting. My prosperity plan is a covenant and until your part is played, I am not committed’. This encounter changed my life forever!
This makes the subject of financial fortune a covenant, which demands that we know our part and commit to it before God can fulfil His part. Therefore, it is the revelation of the terms of the covenant that launches and positions men into the realms of inexplicable but undeniable wealth. From the Word, we understand that Kingdom wealth is accessible only to those who respect and engage the covenant of giving and receiving.
What is the Covenant of Financial Fortune?
Giving is the anchor law of the covenant of financial fortune. It is written, While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease (Genesis 8:22; see also 2 Corinthians 9:6-8). The law of seedtime and harvest is the law that launches men into the realm of financial fortune. Seedtime and harvest mean giving and receiving, which is the gateway to financial dominion.
Biblical channels of giving include:
- Tithing: Tithing is the foundation and master key to a world of financial fortune. The blessings that accrue to us in tithing guarantee our access to unlimited financial fortune (Malachi 3:10; Leviticus 27:30). Remember, our tithe is not a donation; rather, it is part of our spiritual responsibility. The Bible records that all the tithes of the land belong to God; thus, when we take whatever belongs to Him, we come under a curse. Therefore, receive grace to be an ever-willing and consistent tither, in Jesus name!
- Worship Offering: We are admonished in Scriptures not to go into God’s presence empty-handed. This is because God takes cognisance of every offering we bring when we are in worship (Exodus 34:20; Proverbs 3:9-10; Mark 12:41-44).
In conclusion, every change of story in every area of life, including finances, stems out of applied revelation. That is, revelation is the starting point to a world of financial fortune. Thus, it is trading the covenant secrets in the Word that launches people into financial prosperity. This is because in the midst of crisis, God’s Word will always triumph (Deuteronomy 8:18). Redemption is our gateway to financial fortune.
That is, you cannot benefit from the above teaching unless you are truly saved. Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now, I know I am born again! For further reading, get my books: Understanding Financial Prosperity, Breaking Financial Hardship, Covenant Wealth and The Hidden Covenant of Blessing.
I invite you to fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have three services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., and 9:40 a.m. respectively.
However, due to the restrictions, you can join our live services via Facebook: David Oyedepo Ministries International, Twitter: @Davidoyedepomin, Instagram: davidoyedepomin, YouTube: Domi Stream, Hebron 95.9 FM, Winners World App, Impact Africa TV (on Startimes and NigComSat), Domi Radio and via the Church Satellite. I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, call 01-4548070, 01-4548280, or E-mail: dphprints@gmail.com.