Main text: Genesis 12: 1-3; Deuteronomy 28: 1- 13
Introduction: You are already blessed because you are the
seed of Abraham and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3: 29. However, James said faith
without works (appropriate planning and actions) is dead (ineffective and
unproductive) James 2: 17. It will not produce any fruits. Many people are
blessed and yet are living in abject poverty. This is a paradox of life;
poverty in the miss of plenty. If someone sends you money from abroad through a
bank, you know the money will not jump into your hands. Yes, the money is
yours, no doubt but there are things you must know and do before you can take
delivery of the money. You need to go to the bank, give them a code or answer a
secret question, sign your name etc. provide proofs before you can withdraw the
money. In the same, before God’s blessings can yours you have to fulfill all
the requirements.
Practical
requirements
1. Meditation
on the word and prayer Josh 1: 8
2. Diligence
Pro 22: 29; John 9: 4; Prov. 12: 24, 27; 13: 4
3. Acquire
skills, be an expert 1 Sam 16: 17- 23
4. Be
creative Isaiah 48: 17; Gen. 30: 36- 43;
James 1: 5
5. Think big,
think more than enough Prov. 23: 7; 22: 9
6. Right
network and partnership Eccl. 4: 9; Prov. 27: 17; 1 cor. 15: 33; 2 Chron. 20:
37
7. Save and
invest wisely, don’t be a waster. John 6: 12; Prov. 6: 6- 8; Gen. 41: 34- 36;
Prov. 13: 22; 9: 5; 21: 20
8. Stay
healthy, health is wealth. 1 Corinth. 6: 19; Phil. 4: 6; Prov. 17: 22; 1 Tim 4:
8
9. Speak
abundance always Prov. 12: 14; 18: 20
10. Explore
Genesis 13: 15
Discussions
From our study today;
1. What is the
source of the power to succeed and prosper? What is meditation? How can
meditation on the promises of God lead to prosperity?
2. In your
understanding, what should be a man’s work ethic?
3. Do you
think people you move with are limiting your results in life? What new friends
would you make over the next few months?
4. Do you
agree with the principle of saving 20% of your income and how practicable is
it? State the benefits of saving part of your income
5. How
travelling, reading, window shopping etc. does affects a man outlook in life?
What new place would you love to visit?
6. How does
negative speaking limits a man?
Conclusion
It is not enough to know and sing Abraham’s blessings are
mine. We must do the works and obedience of Abraham before we can take the
delivery of the blessings.
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