DCLM Higher Everyday 18 November 2022 — Wealth through God’s word
DCLM Higher Everyday 18 November 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Wealth through God’s word
TOPIC: WEALTH THROUGH GOD’S WORD
TEXT: PSALM 1:1-3
2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
MEMORY VERSE: “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper” (PSALM 1:3).
MESSAGE:
The Bible is replete with several passages that show divine path to wealth for all Christians who would keep themselves pure on their way to Heaven. Yet, deceived by the devil, many once flourishing and fiery spiritual lives have become extinguished, having been entangled in the carnal process of pursuing wealth.
Thus, comparing character (righteousness) and wealth, Billy Graham opines, “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.”
Trusting His promises and relying on His Word alone are sure means of acquiring genuine wealth while upholding our righteousness. Our passage says that the blessed man avoids sinners – he is righteous. He reads and meditates on God’s Word day and night – he is devoted to God. He is a doer – sowing at the right time in a good environment, hence, he prospers.
Beloved, the Word says “whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Yes, God will bless the work of your hand. You must do something that God can bless. Idleness leads to poverty and slow death. Work!
QUOTE: Do something that God can bless.
CHALLENGE: Would you not trust God, who alone empowers us to make clean wealth?
PRAYER: I pray for grace to wait on You, O God, until my divine prosperity is realised.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
