THE GATEWAY TO GOD’S BLESSINGS 2

THE GATEWAY TO GOD’S BLESSINGS (2)

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.