Dear Reader,
Welcome to this great month of September. I pray that God perfects all that concerns you and your family, in Jesus’ name! This month, we will be exploring The Source of Increase.
As a child of God, we must know that God is a God of increase; He delights in you making positive progress and satisfaction. Therefore, where you were yesterday is not where you are supposed to be today in your life, family and finances, so they are all moving forward. I see you moving forward in every area of your life today in Jesus’ name!
Just as in the case of Moses and the children of Israel, God told them to go forward. The Word says: And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward (Exodus 14:15). Therefore, are you going forward in your family life? Are you making satisfactory progress in your finances? Is the Word of God having a positive effect on your family? The Word says: I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase (1 Corinthians. 3:6). It is necessary to note that for any increase in your life and family to last and be peaceful, it must come from God, who is the source. So, when God becomes your source of increase, your health, finances, family, etc., will never be short-lived.
However, you must not be deceived by the societal system of shortcuts. For instance, if you want to increase in the area of good health, let no one deceive you to begin to look for one herbalist or the other around the corner; they have nothing to offer. Therefore, make God the only source of your health; let Him be your Jehovah-Rapha.
Anything God cannot handle, no man can. In your finances, they may tell you there is one money doubler somewhere and one get-rich-quick magician. Never listen to them; it is a trap in disguise. Even if such money comes, it flies off immediately. It is characterised by many sorrows and pains. The Word says: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it (Proverbs 10:22).It is only the blessings of God that makes rich without additional sorrow.
In your place of work, never seek abundance by giving or receiving bribes. Don’t alter figures to favour your pocket. That is not the way to long-lasting peaceful financial increase. Let God bless you, and all around you shall see it. When God is the source of your increase, He backs it up, and the increase will stand the test of time.
Let us take a look at this testimony:
I am a civil servant in Grade Level 07, earning less than 20, 000 naira as my take-home pay every month. With a family of five, it became compulsory to borrow money to survive every month. In fact, I was indebted to the tune of 35,000 naira. As a professional, I tried everything to get a better job, but all my efforts proved abortive.
However, as soon as I responded to all the teachings and divine instructions from this altar and the Bible, things turned around for me financially! I discovered through the help of the Holy Spirit that as a civil servant, it was possible to prosper, even as a driver. But He gave me a strong warning to do away with pride. Also, I prayed to God on behalf of my boss, and God answered my prayer.
He promoted my boss, and by his promotion, I was also automatically promoted. My salary was increased, and God made sure it was paid, unlike the salary increase announced by the Federal Government, which some workers in the country are yet to enjoy. God has changed me from a civil servant to a ‘civil lord’ because it was what I commanded that happened in my office! I am now pleased and contented with my job.
God has changed my financial status from a borrower to a giver, not just a lender! He blessed me and has made me a blessing to others. I give God the glory! – A, O.
Therefore, abundance is a covenant, and a covenant is a binding agreement, usually between two people. In the case of abundance (that is, increase), it is a covenant between God and man (Deuteronomy 8:18). Furthermore, in a covenant, there are personal responsibilities which must be fulfilled on the part of the two people involved.
However, to have access to increase, you must be connected to God, who is the source of increase. If you are not born-again, please say this prayer of faith: Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You today. I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself. Forgive me of my sins and cleanse me with Your Precious Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan to serve the Living God. From today, Lord Jesus, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now, I am Born Again.
Congratulations! You are now born again and a child of God. He loves you and will never leave or forsake you. With this, you are guaranteed all-round rest and peace, in Jesus’ name! Please write or call to share your testimonies with me through oyedepofaitha@gmail.com OR 08141320204 and 07026385437.
For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian Bookstores: Building a Successful Family,Marriage Covenant, Making Marriage Work, Success in Marriage (Co-Authored with Bishop David Oyedepo), Breaking Financial Hardship (Bishop David Oyedepo), and The Wisdom that Works (Bishop David Oyedepo).
