Embracing the Supernatural in Marketplace Success
Summary
In this session, I explored the concept of the supernatural reality of the marketplace, emphasizing that everything is spiritual, including wealth and finance. In Hebrew culture, there is no word for "spiritual" because the natural and spiritual realms are intertwined. This understanding contrasts with the Greek thinking that separates the two. I shared a story about a successful property developer who experienced chaos in his business, which was a divine intervention to redirect him to a higher calling. This story illustrates that wealth is spiritual and begins in the spirit realm before manifesting in the natural.
I discussed the three realms of operation in the marketplace: the natural, universal, and supernatural realms. The natural realm involves hustle, grind, and mastery of practical skills. The universal realm operates on creation laws and principles like sowing and reaping, which apply to both believers and non-believers. The supernatural realm is accessed through biblical principles and the Holy Spirit, requiring faith and a deep relationship with God.
To consistently operate in the supernatural realm, one must understand their unique calling, walk in the power of the Spirit, enter into supernatural prosperity, embody a spirit of excellence, and focus on legacy building. These principles emphasize the importance of aligning with God's assignment, discerning opportunities, and building wealth that extends beyond personal gain to impact future generations.
Key Takeaways:
1. Interconnected Realms: The natural and spiritual realms are not separate; they are interconnected. Understanding this helps us see that wealth and finance are spiritual matters that begin in the spirit realm and manifest in the natural. This perspective challenges the Western mindset that often separates the two. [11:43]
2. Divine Alignment: Success in the marketplace requires alignment with God's purpose. The story of the property developer illustrates that divine intervention can redirect us to a higher calling. When we align with God's assignment, we access supernatural provision and favor. [18:55]
3. Mastery of Realms: To thrive in the marketplace, one must master the natural, universal, and supernatural realms. This involves practical skills, understanding creation laws, and engaging with biblical principles through the Holy Spirit. True success comes from integrating these realms. [32:44]
4. Spirit of Excellence: Operating in the supernatural realm requires a spirit of excellence, which goes beyond doing a good job. It involves a supernatural empowerment that sets us apart in our field, reflecting God's glory and attracting His favor. [40:48]
5. Legacy Building: Wealth in the supernatural realm is not just for personal gain; it is about building a legacy that impacts future generations. Our prayers and prophetic words should be big enough to extend beyond our lifetime, influencing our children and grandchildren. [40:48]
Youtube Chapters:
[00:00] - Welcome
[00:05] - The Supernatural Reality of the Marketplace
[00:12] - Everything is Spiritual
[00:20] - Story of the Property Developer
[00:30] - Wealth Begins in the Spirit
[00:40] - Three Realms of Operation
[00:50] - Mastering the Natural Realm
[01:00] - Universal Realm and Creation Laws
[01:10] - Accessing the Supernatural Realm
[01:20] - Walking in the Power of the Spirit
[01:30] - Entering Supernatural Prosperity
[01:40] - Embodying a Spirit of Excellence
[01:50] - Building a Legacy
[02:00] - Generational Impact and Prophetic Destiny
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. Romans 8:14 - "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God."
2. Genesis 8:22 - "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."
3. Proverbs 3:9-10 - "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine."
#### Observation Questions
1. What does the sermon suggest about the relationship between the natural and spiritual realms, particularly in the context of wealth and finance? [11:43]
2. How did the property developer's experience illustrate the concept of divine alignment in the marketplace? [18:55]
3. What are the three realms of operation in the marketplace as discussed in the sermon, and how do they differ from each other? [32:44]
4. According to the sermon, what role does the Holy Spirit play in accessing the supernatural realm? [32:44]
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the understanding of wealth as a spiritual matter challenge the Western mindset that often separates the natural and spiritual realms? [11:43]
2. In what ways can divine intervention redirect someone to a higher calling, as seen in the story of the property developer? [18:55]
3. How can believers master the natural, universal, and supernatural realms to thrive in the marketplace? [32:44]
4. What does it mean to embody a spirit of excellence, and how does it relate to operating in the supernatural realm? [40:48]
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on your current understanding of wealth. How does viewing it as a spiritual matter change your approach to finances and business? [11:43]
2. Have you ever experienced a situation where you felt a divine intervention was redirecting your path? How did you respond, and what was the outcome? [18:55]
3. Consider the three realms of operation in the marketplace. Which realm do you feel most comfortable in, and which one do you need to develop further? [32:44]
4. How can you cultivate a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit to access the supernatural realm in your daily life? [32:44]
5. Identify an area in your life or work where you can embody a spirit of excellence. What steps will you take to achieve this? [40:48]
6. Think about the legacy you are building with your wealth and actions. How can you ensure it impacts future generations positively? [40:48]
7. What practical steps can you take this week to align more closely with God's assignment for your life, especially in your professional endeavors? [18:55]
Devotional
Day 1: Interconnected Realms: Spiritual and Natural Unity
In the interconnectedness of the spiritual and natural realms, wealth and finance are not merely material concerns but spiritual matters that originate in the spirit realm before manifesting in the natural. This understanding challenges the Western mindset that often separates the two, encouraging a holistic view where every aspect of life, including financial prosperity, is seen as part of a divine tapestry. Recognizing this interconnectedness allows individuals to approach their financial endeavors with a spiritual perspective, acknowledging that success in the marketplace is deeply rooted in spiritual principles and divine alignment. [11:43]
"For in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him." (Colossians 1:16, ESV)
Reflection: How can you begin to view your financial decisions as spiritual actions that align with God's purpose for your life today?
Day 2: Divine Alignment: Redirecting to a Higher Calling
Success in the marketplace requires alignment with God's purpose, as illustrated by the story of a property developer who experienced divine intervention that redirected him to a higher calling. This narrative highlights the importance of being open to God's guidance, even when it disrupts our plans. When individuals align with God's assignment, they access supernatural provision and favor, experiencing a deeper sense of fulfillment and purpose in their work. This divine alignment invites believers to seek God's direction in their professional lives, trusting that His plans lead to greater prosperity and impact. [18:55]
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28, ESV)
Reflection: Is there an area in your professional life where you feel God might be redirecting you? How can you seek His guidance to align with His higher calling?
Day 3: Mastery of Realms: Integrating Natural, Universal, and Supernatural
Thriving in the marketplace involves mastering the natural, universal, and supernatural realms. This mastery requires practical skills, an understanding of creation laws like sowing and reaping, and engaging with biblical principles through the Holy Spirit. True success comes from integrating these realms, allowing individuals to operate with excellence and divine insight. By embracing this holistic approach, believers can navigate the complexities of the marketplace with wisdom and grace, drawing on both their natural abilities and spiritual resources to achieve their goals. [32:44]
"Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men." (Proverbs 22:29, ESV)
Reflection: What practical skills or spiritual disciplines can you develop to better integrate the natural, universal, and supernatural realms in your work?
Day 4: Spirit of Excellence: Reflecting God's Glory
Operating in the supernatural realm requires a spirit of excellence, which goes beyond merely doing a good job. It involves a supernatural empowerment that sets individuals apart in their field, reflecting God's glory and attracting His favor. This spirit of excellence is characterized by diligence, integrity, and a commitment to quality, inspiring others and elevating the standard of work. By embodying this spirit, believers can become conduits of God's grace and power in the marketplace, influencing their environment and drawing others to the divine source of their excellence. [40:48]
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ." (Colossians 3:23-24, ESV)
Reflection: In what ways can you cultivate a spirit of excellence in your daily tasks to reflect God's glory and attract His favor?
Day 5: Legacy Building: Impacting Future Generations
Wealth in the supernatural realm is not just for personal gain; it is about building a legacy that impacts future generations. This perspective encourages believers to think beyond their immediate needs and desires, focusing on creating a lasting impact that extends to their children and grandchildren. By aligning their financial goals with God's purposes, individuals can ensure that their wealth serves a greater good, contributing to the advancement of God's kingdom and the well-being of future generations. This legacy mindset invites believers to pray and plan with a long-term vision, trusting that their efforts will bear fruit beyond their lifetime. [40:48]
"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous." (Proverbs 13:22, ESV)
Reflection: How can you begin to build a legacy today that will positively impact future generations in your family and community?
Quotes
1. "I want to touch on a topic called the supernatural reality of the marketplace. Everything is spiritual. Do you know that in the Hebrew language there's actually no word for spiritual? Because to a Hebrew or an Old Testament Israelite, the notion that any part of their world is purely natural is a foreign concept. The spirit world and the natural world are not two dynamically separate things. Wealth is spiritual, finance is spiritual, money is spiritual." ([00:00:04] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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2. "All wealth has its genesis in the spirit realm and manifests itself in the natural realm. When you understand the laws of the spirit, the supernatural of wealth, then you can operate in those, and then by faith bring them into the natural. It's no point saying a number in the natural if you don't own it in the spirit first. It's spirit first, then natural." ([00:11:43] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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3. "True faith and godliness is the domination and mastering of both natural realm, universal realm, and supernatural realm. You should go and get your MBA. You should have competence in whatever industry you feel drawn to. Do the work. Get whatever it is that you need to get upskilled, get the qualifications, understand the natural laws." ([00:14:04] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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4. "The natural realm requires you to push, right? You need to push in the natural. You need to work hard. You need to grind it out. You need to show resilience. If you don't know how to work, one of the things that I find challenging of the generation that is emerging underneath us is that they want the victory of what we've got, but they don't want to necessarily pay the same price that we paid." ([00:16:17] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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5. "Most people live within the limitations of the natural realm. They understand life, the marketplace, business purely in the natural realm. It's interesting to me how some Christians can limit themselves when it comes to work, business, whatever, to natural realm realities. They play at this game Monday to Friday and then they pray on Sunday." ([00:21:15] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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6. "The supernatural realm is the realm of biblical principles. The Bible is a code book that unlocks the supernatural realm. To understand biblical principles, you must open your Bible, but that's not enough. It's got to be unsealed, and only the Holy Spirit can unseal the Word of God to you in a way that unlocks all the treasures of the supernatural realm." ([00:28:15] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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7. "The enemy of your kingdom assignment in the marketplace is opportunity. Not every opportunity is your assignment. An assignment is an opportunity with the breath of God on it, the breath of God that whispers your name that says this one's for you. You need to get out of the desperation mode and say, God, I know you have a bus for me to get on, an opportunity, an assignment." ([00:35:24] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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8. "Supernatural prosperity is wealth that is assigned to you from heaven that is linked to your assignment. Some of the richest people I know financially are the most depressed. When you break through into whatever realm of wealth that you think is going to give you happiness and it doesn't, it's actually more brutal the more money you have." ([00:37:44] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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9. "A man can only receive that which has been apportioned to him from heaven. Could you imagine living like that? That's contentment. Whatever heaven has apportioned to me, I am totally secure in that. For some people, what heaven has apportioned to you is unbelievable, world-changing finance and influence and impact, and you'll never be settled until the fullness of that hits your life." ([00:40:04] (31 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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10. "The spirit of excellence is an empowerment, a supernatural empowerment that causes you, in whatever field you are, to stick out beyond everybody else. God doesn't anoint stupid and he doesn't anoint lazy. The supernatural realm is always legacy. It's always generational. It's not just about what you accumulate; it's what you set into motion." ([00:42:25] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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