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Scripture: Proverbs 14:23 (NASB) “In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” Observation: The meeting seemed to last forever. There was a problem, and it needed to be fixed. As we sat at the meeting and talked and talked, nothing was getting accomplished. Sure we all shared this idea and that; discussed different ways of going about it, but when the meeting ended, the problem still existed. Today's verse states that in all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. The meeting could have been about anything that faces us in life. A problem existed, but there was no final solution only to agree to meet again and talk some more. The original problem was still there with no solution taking place. Sometimes in life, we need to make a decision and begin to act on it. Whether it's trying to save financially, dealing with a wayward child, neighborhood poverty, or even ways to share the Gospel, if we continue to merely talk about it, the problem will still exist. Not until we begin to act, to labor, to move in a forward direction, we will find ourselves being speakers and not actors. So let's be men of action, men who are not afraid to put our shoulder to the mill stone and labor for Christ. There is an eternal profit. Application: 1) Think about what you just read. 2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight. 3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it. 4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

LIVING WATER EPISODE 141|| 20TH AUGUST, 2024 By Solomon Uwumbolibe Mensah RICH IN SPIRIT, STRONG IN FAITH Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:9 (NIV) “I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.” Brothers and sisters in Christ, today’s message comes from the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, spoken to the church in Smyrna, as recorded in the book of Revelation. These words are as powerful today as they were then, reminding us that true wealth is not measured by worldly possessions or social status but by our faithfulness, perseverance, and the richness of our spirit in Christ. 1. Understanding Our Afflictions and Poverty Jesus begins by acknowledging the afflictions and poverty of the believers in Smyrna. This was a church that faced severe persecution, suffering not only from physical and economic hardship but also from social rejection. Yet, in the eyes of Christ, they were rich. Afflictions and Suffering: Afflictions in our lives come in many forms—physical illness, emotional pain, financial difficulties, and societal oppression. The church in Smyrna was no stranger to these trials. They were marginalized, living in poverty, and facing intense persecution because of their faith. Poverty of the World vs. Richness in Spirit: The world measures wealth in material terms—money, possessions, status. But Jesus sees beyond the surface. He reminds us that even in our poverty, we can be rich in the things that truly matter: faith, love, and righteousness. These are the treasures that neither moth nor rust can destroy, and no thief can steal. God’s Recognition: It is comforting to know that Jesus sees our struggles. He knows our afflictions, our poverty, and every hardship we endure. And in His eyes, these trials are not signs of failure or abandonment but opportunities to demonstrate our faith and reliance on Him. https://lnkd.in/eTD-hciM

ROCK CHURCH DEVOTION Thursday, 17th October 2024 Ap. Samuel Obwoyojok Proverbs 14:20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.[KJV] POVERTY IS A DISEASE - HATE IT II There is no any rich man that faces rejections, no matter how they are. Some of them are even very rude, but you see many people around them. Poverty made the church to discover a spirit called the spirit of rejection. In fact there is no such a spirit called the spirit of rejection at all. Whenever any person says that is facing any rejection, just try to ask how his pocket is. You will discover that the person doesn't have any spirit of rejection, but the person is just poor. Our theme scripture reveals it all. In fact Good News Version brings it more clearly "No one likes the poor, not even their neighbors, but the rich have many friends." The bible says no one like the poor. Even those who tries to stay with them just forces themselves for Christ's sake. But, the rich doesn't lack people around them. Poverty stinks child of God. Some time a poor man spends the whole night awake, not that he is meditating on the word or praying, but he can't just sleep because poverty stinks. Therefore, if any man is facing rejections, tell him to make wealth. He won't look for people but people will look for him. Poverty is a disease - hate it child of God. Do everything possible by God to be healed of it. FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 19:4, 2 Corinthians 8:9. GOLDEN NUGGET: Poverty made the church to discover a spirit called the spirit of rejection. In fact there is no such a spirit called the spirit of rejection at all. Whenever any person says that is facing any rejection, just try to ask how his pocket is. You will discover that the person doesn't have any spirit of rejection, but the person is just poor. PRAYER: Loving Father in the name of Jesus, thank you for this truth. Thank you for your word that says Jesus became poor for my sake that through his poverty I might be rich. I refuse to be poor in Jesus name, Amen.

"NEVER ALLOW THE RIGHTEOUS TO SUFFER LACKS" PROVERBS 10 : 3 The LORD does not allow the righteous to suffer want and starvation, but He rejects the desires of the wicked. No one wants to live in poverty or be materially poor. However, you need to know that actually poverty is not a condition, fate or destiny, but rather speaks about a person's mentality in life. Poor or rich cannot only be measured by material things because basically humans always feel lacking, even though they already have a lot of money and wealth. "Whoever loves money will not be satisfied with money, and whoever loves wealth will not be satisfied with his income." Ecclesiastes 5:10 (5-9) Whoever loves money will not be satisfied with money, and whoever loves wealth will not be satisfied with his income. This is also in vain. There are people whose lives seem simple but they can live happily and feel self-sufficient. GOD'S WORD teaches: "Don't be a slave to money, be sufficient with what you have." Hebrews 13:5 Don't be a slave to money and be sufficient with what you have. Because God has said: "I will never leave you and I will never leave you." Solomon gives important tips so that we can escape poverty: namely, don't take illegal paths to get money or wealth, because Proverbs 10:2 "Wealth gained by wickedness is useless, but righteousness saves a person from death." In this day and age, which is becoming increasingly difficult day by day, people dare to take instant means and justify any means to obtain money or wealth: corruption, stealing, robbery, prostitution and so on. Maybe for a while they appear to be materially abundant, but they don't think about the consequences at all, because what they sow is what they will reap. It has been proven that quite a few corruptors who previously had luxurious lifestyles have now had their assets sold out, confiscated by the state and their lives have ended up behind bars. "Possessions quickly acquired at first are not ultimately blessed." Proverbs 20:21 Possessions acquired quickly at first are not ultimately blessed. Have a good activity and have a good work and don't forget...stay enthusiastic. JESUS BLESS YOU.

Kingdom Finance Principles Series: Wealth Or Poverty? A Choice Mark 14:7 (NLT): You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me. Jesus said that we will always have the poor among us. What He did not say, however, is that you, in particular, should be the poor one among us. You may choose to be the poor one in the midst of the rich, but it is not God's will for you to be so. His perfect will for you is revealed in 2 Corinthians 8:9 (ESV): "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” There are Christians who, due to wrong teaching or negative experiences, have chosen to fall on the wrong side of this equation. Some even attempt to disqualify God's will for believers to succeed and prosper, allowing their mindsets to place them among the poor instead of the prosperous. Does this alter God's desire for your prosperity? Absolutely not. He has outlined principles in the scriptures for building wealth. Whether you become the helper of the needy and poor or the one in need of help depends on your adherence to these principles. Ultimately, it is a matter of choice. I urge you, as a child of God, to choose wealth, for it is your inheritance in Him. Hallelujah! FURTHER STUDY: Deuteronomy 8:18; Romans 8:32 GOLDEN NUGGET: Jesus said that we will always have the poor among us. What He did not say, however, is that you, in particular, should be the poor one among us. I urge you, as a child of God, to choose wealth, because it is your inheritance in God. PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank You for this Word. Thank You for the multitudes of blessings that are my portion in You. You have shown me that there is no glory in poverty. I choose to live as an heir to the promises, divinely blessed with great access to the wealth that only You can give. In Jesus' name, Amen.

What is Paul telling Timothy (and us) to flee? Wealth? Riches? No. When we read carefully we see Paul is saying to flee the “desire to be rich” and “the love of money”. Sisters and brothers, neither poverty nor riches is inherently good…and neither is inherently bad. What we have or lack isn’t the determining factor in obedience to God. What matters is what we love and pursue. We cannot love God and love money. But we also cannot love God and despise those who have money just because they do. Paul doesn’t tell people not to be wealthy, he’s not calling people to a vow of poverty. In fact, a few verses later he tells the rich to be “rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share” in order to store up treasures and “take hold of that which is truly life”. Rich, poor, or anywhere in between, we are called to pursue these good things: righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness. None of these requires earthly riches or earthly poverty. Again, it’s not what we have that determines our level of obedience, it’s what we love and what we pursue. Don’t be envious of those with more and don’t be haughty over those with less. Instead, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness. Then you will continue becoming the person God desires you to be. If you are so inclined, feel free to share this message. Also, in the comments is a link to our website with blogs where we answer difficult questions Jesus followers often ask.

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. Proverbs 11:24 NIV The basic biblical principle behind giving is to give generously and cheerfully as encouraged in this verse. The next verse says, "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." The person who gives freely receives even more. This is the principle of sowing and reaping. The person who sows a lot will reap a lot. The person who sows sparingly will reap sparingly. It's a simple principle drawn from agriculture. God loves a cheerful giver and often blesses people proportionately to what they give. Note that this refers to the percentage of what a person gives and not necessarily to the amount given. In Jesus's time, He observed that the rich gave a lot, but they gave out of the abundance of what they had. However, the woman with the two coins didn't have much, but she gave all that she had. That is the principle of generosity. Also as we give to others, others are inclined to pray and thank God for us, which leads to further blessing. They will also share with us as they remember our goodness to them. One of the best ways not to be dominated by the spirit of greed is to give generously. The second part of our verse shows that persons who fail to give will come to poverty. People who are perpetually selfish, who tend to hoard what they have are likely not to prosper. A believer should be a person with an open hand, which allows them to both give and receive, unlike the selfish person who has a clenched fist. Edison Bynoe

Instruments Daily Devotional for Saturday, September 21st, 2024 Shall the ax boast itself against him who chops with it? Or shall the saw exalt itself against him who saws with it? As if a rod could wield itself against those who lift it up, Or as if a staff could lift up, as if it were not wood! Isaiah 10:15 One of the dangers in the Christian life is to take credit for what God does. This was the Assyrians’ problem. They were a weak nation until God chose to bless them in order to use them as an instrument to punish the Israelites. However, the more God blessed them, the more confident they became in their own strength. When the farmers had good crops, they credited their farming skills rather than God. When their army won a victory, their generals took the credit. When the nation experienced prosperity, the Assyrians attributed it to their military and political might. Finally, God pointed out the absurdity of their conclusions (Isa. 10:5-19). It is sometimes easier to handle poverty or weakness than wealth or strength. Poverty causes us to recognize our need for God. Prosperity persuades us that we no longer require Him. Scripture holds several examples of those who assumed they were self-sufficient, only to realize their dire poverty apart from God. Samson was the strongest person alive, but he forgot that his strength came from God. Once God removed his strength, Samson was reduced to a pitiful slave. Saul was the first king of Israel, yet when God removed His Spirit from this proud monarch, he became a paranoid, petty man, seeking counsel from the occult. Be careful how you handle the success God gives you! As you enjoy His blessings in your family, your business, or your ministry, keep in mind that you are an instrument in the hands of the Master.

ROCK CHURCH DEVOTION Friday, 16th August 2024 Ap. Samuel Obwoyojok Proverbs 6:10-11 [Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.[KJV] WEALTH OF SINNER BEING LAID UP FOR THE JUST VII I am still battling to explain to the body of Christ why many Christians are battling with poverty, and can not gather wealth. We learned in the previous devotion that some Christians are poor not because they are struggling with any generational curse. But they are poor because they don't have any work they are doing. When the Lord comes down to bless them, He finds them with nothing to bless. Let me build on the previous devotion by using our today's theme scripture "Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man." This scripture reveals that there is always something wrong with folding hands. Folding hands leads you to poverty. God created Adam and put him in the garden of Eden to dress it. Genesis 2:15. This means that man should always work. Unfortunately, there are some people who doesn't want to work. While other people goes to work, they are busy sleeping and wasting time on things that doesn't count. Any little minute you waste without working and doing something productive for your life, you invites poverty to come and consume your life. Work child of God. Don't waste time doing nothing. Avoid people who makes you spend many minutes without doing anything. FURTHER STUDY: Genesis 2:15, Proverbs 26:15. GOLDEN NUGGET: Any little minute you waste without working and doing something productive for your life, you invites poverty to come and consume your life. PRAYER: Loving Father in the name of Jesus, thank you for this truth. I understand that I am a child of the kingdom with much responsibilities. I am so conscious of my life and I don't waste time, in Jesus name, Amen.

#KingdomDynamicsgh FROM FAITH TO FAITH DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE:29TH NOVEMBER, 2024 TOPIC: DON'T BUY A LIE BY: KENNETH COPELAND And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God. Deuteronomy 28:2 "Well, brother, in the end I'm sure you'll see these financial problems are actually a blessing in disguise." Have you ever heard anybody say that to someone who's hurting financially? Chances are, you have. It's a popular idea. The problem is, it's a lie used by the devil to keep believers down. As a result, many believers today are suffering one financial defeat after another. So let's go to the Word of God today and get the issue of prosperity and poverty straight. Let's find out, once and for all, which is the blessing, which the curse. You can find the answer to that question in Deuteronomy 28. What God describes in verses 1 through 14 is the blessing—prosperity. In verses 15 through 31, God describes poverty—and He has called it a curse. The curse is meant to destroy. Not to teach people a lesson. Not to make them more spiritual. But to destroy them. Regardless of how intense the lack is, the nature of poverty remains the same. It is, and will always be, a curse. Satan has gone to great lengths to convince God's people that poverty is a blessing in disguise. But poverty is something the devil contrived! Don't buy into his lies. Get your thinking in line with the Word of God. If you're a born-again child of God, you no longer have to live under the curse of poverty or any other curse for that matter. You've been redeemed! Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 28:1-31 JOIN KINGDOM DYNAMICS: For life transforming word of encouragement, inspiration & faith everyday. 🙏Jesus is Lord 🙏 https://lnkd.in/dqGypE5w .