RHEMA From Heaven

Prosperity mandate

3 John 1:2 says “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth”.
God wants every one of his children to prosper. Nonetheless, your input is required to make the prosperity materialize.

One way that the Bible teaches that we can become prosperous is by being diligent.
Proverbs 13:4 says “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat”
The New Living Translation of the Bible puts it this way, “Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper“.

You see, God has blessed you with the ability to work things out. So anytime you deploy your strength to work hard at things it receives the blessings of the Lord. Your input receives a supernatural touch to produce tremendous results.

For instance the Bible tells of how God worked diligently and after six days the results He had was ” very good” (Genesis 1:31).

Refuse to be lazy in life. Refuse to do little when it is possible to work more harder to make things better.
Remember that laziness can’t give you a beautiful destination. It will rather take your diligence to prosper.

Read: Genesis 39:3 “And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand“

Study: Proverbs 12:24

God’s word can be trusted: do what it says.

Luke 5:5 “And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net”.
When you are faced with challenges beyond your ability, you can trust God’s word for a breakthrough.

When God speaks, it does not matter again what was or has been the case. In fact, it doesn’t matter what didn’t work. What matters now is the word that you have received.

That’s why you must never complain of past failures or things that didn’t work, but resort to the word of God and act on it.

Always know that God’s word can be trusted. His word is sure and tested and proven. Isaiah had this to say about the word of God “…my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11).

You see, after toiling all night with no results to show for it, Simon Peter resorted to God’s word and had his miracle.
Take God at his word. Do what the word says even if you don’t feel like and you will see tremendous results.

Read: Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path”

Study: Luke 5:4-6

Don’t switch from the Spirit into the flesh

Galatians 3:3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?
The above scripture seeks to draw the attention of believers who have ignored the spiritual walk with God to embrace fleshly desires.

The Apostle Paul in addressing the backslidden church in Galatia asked a direct question which seeks to awaken their dead conscience and their spiritual life.
The Bible makes us understand that, although these believers began very well, they later ignored the spiritual things of God and subscribed to acts and doctrines that will boost their flesh.

Today, we are faced with the same challenge or temptation. Will you esteem casual activities over prayers, bible study and fasting? In fact, will you allow fleshly desires or doctrines to kill your spiritual life?
Don’t allow yourself to be “bewitched”.

You see, it is not wisdom to neglect a personal experience and relationship with God for earthly pursuits or things that do not edify.

You see, if there should be any mode of switch in your life as a Christian, it should be from the flesh to the Spirit not the vice versa.
Keep glowing in the spirit and never resort to evil and carnal schemes.

Read: Romans 12:11 “never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord” .

Study: Galatians 3:1-4

Have you ignored God?

Romans 1:21 says “For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened”.

To ignore God is to deliberately decide not to pay attention to anything that is God related- His person, His word and His work. It also involves taking the path of evil.

One prime way to ignore God is to disobey his word, without considering the consequences.
The Bible cautions in Romans 2:8-9 that tribulations and anguish shall come upon those whose become contentious to obey the truth.

Never allow the pressures of your career, family and your desires make you ignore God.
Can you imagine a situation where you have to stand to be judged by a God you have constantly ignored?

Be wise!
Stop ignoring God.

Read: Jeremiah 2:13 “For My people have committed two evils: They have abandoned (rejected) Me, The fountain of living water, And they have carved out their own cisterns, Broken cisterns That cannot hold water”

Study: Romans 2:1-10

The act of being foolish; Ignoring God

Psalms 14:1 says “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
To say that there is no God, is actually ignoring a truth that is indisputable. The Bible calls this act “foolishness”.

The existence of God is as real as you. Thus, it will be out of order to ignore the existence of God and yet believe in the existence of other mystical wonders.

You see, the existence of the universe attests to the fact that, God the creator exist. Never be carried away by empty philosophies and theories of men (Colossians 2:8).

Never ignore the existence of God which leads to the display of foolishness. God will continue to exist and to be the master of the universe, the Lord of our lives and shepherd of our souls.

Who is he that wants to display wisdom in his dealings? Let him acknowledge that God exists.

Read: Revelation 4:11 “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created”.

Study: Romans 1:19-22

Your heart goes to where your treasure is

Matthew 6:21 from the amplified version of the Bible says “for where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes, your desires; that on which your life centers] will be also”.
Everyone’s life directly and indirectly reflects this truth. Where your treasure is, or what you value will determine what you will give your heart or life to.

Most of our actions as individuals or Christians are not accidental. What we do or don’t do comes from “deep engrossed” convictions within.

What do you value the most and what do you consider precious? The answer to this question tells the direction of your heart? Indeed, where your treasure is, there will your heart be also (Mathew 6:21)

Always remember that earthly investment leads to corruption, but heavenly investment stores up treasure for you in this world and in the world to come.

As Christians, we must not only treasure earthly things. Knowing very well that this life is and its treasures transient ( 1John 2:17). Hence, what you describe as a “treasure” must be eternal or must have great eternal value.

Never set your heart or life on things that can’t be recognized by God when your days on this earth are over. Rather, it should be on heavenly treasures where you will be eternally fulfilled.

Read:Colossians 3:1″If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God”

Study: 1 John 2:15-17

The promises of God are “sure” in Christ

2 Corinthians 1:20 says.. “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.”
God’s promises are sure and answered in Christ. That’s why you must not fret or worry when you are in Christ.

‭‭Knowing that the promises of God concerning your life are “Yes” and “Amen” must put your spirit at rest in life. It must also inspire you to get deeper in your fellowship and love for God.

Don’t allow doubt or fear take over your life. Let the word be your guide and final resort. And the Lord will surely show himself strong in your life.

You see, life will throw many cares and troubles at you every now and then. Nonetheless, you must not make room for these happenings to raise doubts in your heart as to what God can do. Whether it is a matter of health, wealth, marriage, ministry, etc., God has already provided for you. Just walk in faith, love the lord, obey Him wholeheartedly and you will swim in all His blessings for your life.

Read: Numbers 23:19 “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?”
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Study: Psalm 46:10

Your heart is a determinant

What is in your heart determines to a great extent, what you will do and become. It informs your actions and inactions as an individual.

The Bible says in Luke 6:45 “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh”. You are more or less of what is in your heart. Your actions also gives a clear picture of what your intents are.

The heart in this context, is talking about the ‘real you’ or the ‘inner you’. That is, the man you are on the inside.
You must know that, the heart of a man can either be good or evil, depending on what you are yielded to.
See Proverbs 23:12
“Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge”.
Because your heart is important, the Bible says , “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life” (Proverbs 4:23).

Don’t let unwholesome things affect or influence your heart.
Let your heart be yielded to the word of the Lord. This is how you can put your life right before God and man.

Read: Psalm 4:4
“Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still, Selah”.

Study: Luke 6:43-45

We also believe, and so we also speak

2 Corinthians 4:13 “Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak”.
When you believe the Lord to deliver on his promises concerning your life, you must make it your confession. That is to say, believe and say it.

The opening verse, teaches how you can have results in life by “believing and speaking”.
When you believe and speak or make what you believe your confession, it no longer becomes a “mental assent”. People who mentally assent to God’s promises only agree with the word in their mind but never act on it.

Always add your “words” to what you believe. Confess that which you believe. This is how you can set release your faith for results.
The Bible says “we also believe, and so we also speak”. Your faith in God demands vocal expression.

Mark 11:22-23 gives the account of how Jesus taught his disciples on this subject. Jesus taught them to have faith in God and to express it by saying it. See Mark 11:22-23 “So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says”.

You can’t believe God for something and keep mute. If you believe God for your healing and health, you must keep confessing his word on that. If you believe God for your finances, you must make that your confession.
Always learn to vocalize your faith.

Read: Mark 11:23 “For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith”

Study: 2 Corinthians 4:13

Don’t live in unbelief

Matthew 13:58 says “And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.”
Anytime you allow unbelief into your heart, you miss out on God’s best for you.

God can do all things. That’s why you must be in faith or trust the Lord in all things. You must be fully persuaded about the promises of God for your life as a Christian. God’s word to “you” must mean everything to you.

When you give in to unbelief, you will be deceived by the devil to think that God has left you to wither in the storms of life. Not only that, unbelief will make you leave out God and godly standards in whatever you do.

Many people today have lost touch with God and godliness because they ran out of patience thinking God cannot be trusted.

Remember that you are a believer. Despite what happens believe the Lord. Believe his word. Believe his power and he will deal beautifully and bountifully with you.

Read: Romans 4:20 “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;”

Study: Hebrews 11:1 -40