Empowered for Kingdom Wealth and Purpose

Summary

### Summary

Hallelujah! Today, we gathered to honor and appreciate God for His faithfulness, saving grace, enabling grace, and sustaining grace. We thanked Him for the opportunity to be strengthened in His presence. We also acknowledged the leadership of this house and the prophetic word delivered by the woman of God.

Our focus today is on understanding and manifesting Kingdom wealth. We began by reading Deuteronomy 8:18, which reminds us that it is God who gives us the power to get wealth to establish His covenant. We explored three major areas where God wants us to be empowered: spiritually, relationally, and financially. Spiritual empowerment helps us understand our identity in Christ and the power available to us. Relational empowerment emphasizes the importance of human connections as vehicles for God's blessings. Financial empowerment is about having enough resources to fulfill God's assignment for our lives.

We discussed the importance of entrepreneurship as a solution to poverty, corruption, and unemployment. Small businesses are crucial for economic growth, and it's not the government's job to prosper us but to create an enabling environment. We also touched on the significance of understanding the principles of wealth creation, such as the power of real estate and the importance of having a book ministry.

We delved into the concept that God is our source, and the Kingdom of God is the purpose for wealth. Wealth is not for personal aggrandizement but for advancing God's Kingdom. We must seek first the Kingdom of God, and everything else will be added to us. Kingdom wealth is entrusted, not acquired. God must trust us before He makes wealth available to us. Addiction to God and His Kingdom is a trigger for Kingdom wealth. There is a connection between worship and wealth, intimacy and income.

Finally, we explored the tripartite nature of money: it is a spirit (mammon), has a soul (value in the marketplace), and lives in a body (currency). Understanding this helps us manage our resources wisely and align them with God's purposes.

### Key Takeaways

1. Spiritual Empowerment: Understanding who we are in Christ and the power available to us is crucial. Those who know their God will be strong and do exploits, while those who don't will be weak and exploited. Spiritual empowerment allows us to have a first-hand interaction with God, not just be echoes of those who have gone before us. [08:34]

2. Relational Empowerment: God uses human vessels to convey His blessings. We don't need everyone, but we need the right people. When God wants to bless us, He sends people, and when the enemy wants to mess up our lives, he also sends people. Being relationally empowered helps us recognize and connect with those sent by God. [09:33]

3. Financial Empowerment: Money is a tool for fulfilling God's purpose. God gives us the power to get wealth to establish His covenant. Financial empowerment is not about personal gain but about having enough resources to fulfill God's assignment. We must understand that God is our source, and the Kingdom is the purpose for wealth. [10:07]

4. Kingdom Wealth is Entrusted: In God's Kingdom, wealth is entrusted, not acquired. God must trust us before He makes wealth available to us. He tests us with little to see if we can be trusted with more. Our faithfulness in small things determines our capacity to handle greater blessings. [33:42]

5. Addiction to God and His Kingdom: Being addicted to God and His Kingdom triggers Kingdom wealth. There is a connection between worship and wealth, intimacy and income. Whatever we are addicted to provides for us. If we are addicted to God, Kingdom wealth will recognize and flow to us. [40:42]

### YouTube Chapters

[0:00] - Welcome
[02:02] - Honoring God’s Faithfulness
[02:44] - Introduction and Acknowledgments
[03:37] - Importance of Entrepreneurship
[04:37] - Learning from Experience
[05:29] - Power of Real Estate
[06:15] - Deuteronomy 8:18
[07:34] - Three Areas of Empowerment
[08:34] - Spiritual Empowerment
[09:33] - Relational Empowerment
[10:07] - Financial Empowerment
[11:24] - Personal Testimony
[12:18] - Crying Out to God
[13:12] - Understanding Kingdom Wealth
[14:22] - Two Ways to Become Rich
[15:06] - God’s Systems and Structures
[16:17] - Principles of Seed Time and Harvest
[18:03] - Translation into the Kingdom
[19:02] - God is Your Source
[21:33] - Kingdom of God is the Purpose for Wealth
[24:00] - Seek First the Kingdom
[25:43] - General, Added, and Sure Blessings
[27:12] - Ephesians 4:28
[28:20] - Misplaced Priorities
[29:12] - Limitations of Money
[30:32] - Kingdom Wealth is Entrusted
[33:42] - Addiction to God and His Kingdom
[40:42] - Connection Between Worship and Wealth
[42:14] - Tripartite Nature of Money
[45:44] - Spirit of Addiction Provides for the Addiction
[48:59] - Recognizing Addictions
[50:53] - Closing Worship

Study Guide

### Bible Reading
1. Deuteronomy 8:18 (KJV) - "But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day."
2. Matthew 6:33 (KJV) - "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
3. Ephesians 4:28 (KJV) - "Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth."

### Observation Questions
1. According to Deuteronomy 8:18, who gives us the power to get wealth and for what purpose? ([06:45])
2. What are the three major areas of empowerment discussed in the sermon? ([07:34])
3. How does Matthew 6:33 relate to the concept of Kingdom wealth as discussed in the sermon? ([24:32])
4. What does Ephesians 4:28 suggest about the purpose of our labor and financial gain? ([27:43])

### Interpretation Questions
1. How does understanding that God is our source change our perspective on wealth and financial security? ([19:02])
2. In what ways can relational empowerment impact our ability to fulfill God's purpose for our lives? ([09:33])
3. What does it mean that Kingdom wealth is entrusted and not acquired? How does this affect our approach to financial stewardship? ([33:42])
4. How does addiction to God and His Kingdom serve as a trigger for Kingdom wealth? What practical steps can we take to cultivate this addiction? ([40:42])

### Application Questions
1. Reflect on your current understanding of spiritual empowerment. How can you deepen your relationship with God to better understand your identity in Christ? ([08:34])
2. Think about the people in your life. How can you identify and build relationships with those whom God has sent to bless and support you? ([09:33])
3. Evaluate your financial habits. Are they aligned with the principle that God is your source and the Kingdom is the purpose for wealth? What changes can you make to better align with this principle? ([19:02])
4. Consider the concept that Kingdom wealth is entrusted. How can you demonstrate faithfulness in the small things God has given you to handle greater blessings? ([33:42])
5. Reflect on your level of addiction to God and His Kingdom. What specific actions can you take this week to increase your intimacy with God and align your financial goals with His Kingdom purposes? ([40:42])
6. How can you apply the tripartite nature of money (spirit, soul, body) to manage your resources wisely and align them with God's purposes? ([42:14])
7. Identify one area in your life where you can seek first the Kingdom of God more intentionally. What practical steps will you take to prioritize God's Kingdom in that area? ([24:32])

Devotional

Day 1: Understanding Our Identity in Christ
Description: Spiritual empowerment is foundational for every believer. It begins with understanding who we are in Christ and the power that is available to us through Him. When we know our God, we become strong and capable of doing great exploits. Conversely, those who lack this understanding are often weak and easily exploited. Spiritual empowerment is not about echoing the experiences of others but about having a personal, first-hand interaction with God. This direct relationship with God strengthens our faith and equips us to face life's challenges with confidence. [08:34]

Ephesians 1:18-19 (ESV): "Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might."

Reflection: In what ways can you deepen your personal relationship with God this week to better understand your identity in Christ?

Day 2: Recognizing Divine Connections
Description: Relational empowerment is about recognizing and valuing the human connections that God uses to convey His blessings. We don't need everyone in our lives, but we do need the right people. When God wants to bless us, He often sends people our way, and similarly, when the enemy wants to disrupt our lives, he also sends people. Being relationally empowered means having the discernment to recognize and connect with those whom God has sent to bless and uplift us. It is crucial to build and maintain relationships that align with God's purpose for our lives. [09:33]

Proverbs 27:17 (ESV): "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."

Reflection: Think about the people in your life. Are there any relationships that you feel God is calling you to invest more in or perhaps distance yourself from for your spiritual growth?

Day 3: Using Wealth for God's Purpose
Description: Financial empowerment is not about accumulating wealth for personal gain but about having the resources to fulfill God's assignment for our lives. God gives us the power to get wealth to establish His covenant. Understanding that God is our source and that the Kingdom of God is the purpose for wealth is crucial. Money is a tool that should be used to advance God's Kingdom and not for personal aggrandizement. When we align our financial goals with God's purposes, we position ourselves to be conduits of His blessings. [10:07]

2 Corinthians 9:8 (ESV): "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work."

Reflection: How can you use your financial resources this week to advance God's Kingdom and fulfill His purposes in your life?

Day 4: Faithfulness in Small Things
Description: In God's Kingdom, wealth is entrusted, not acquired. God must trust us before He makes wealth available to us. He often tests us with little to see if we can be trusted with more. Our faithfulness in small things determines our capacity to handle greater blessings. This principle teaches us the importance of being diligent and responsible with what we have, no matter how small it may seem. When we prove ourselves faithful in little, God entrusts us with more significant responsibilities and blessings. [33:42]

Luke 16:10 (ESV): "One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much."

Reflection: Reflect on an area of your life where you can demonstrate greater faithfulness. How can you be more diligent and responsible with what God has already entrusted to you?

Day 5: Addiction to God and His Kingdom
Description: Being addicted to God and His Kingdom triggers Kingdom wealth. There is a profound connection between worship and wealth, intimacy and income. Whatever we are addicted to provides for us. If we are addicted to God, Kingdom wealth will recognize and flow to us. This principle emphasizes the importance of prioritizing our relationship with God above all else. When we seek first the Kingdom of God, everything else we need will be added to us. Our devotion and addiction to God open the doors for His blessings to flow into our lives. [40:42]

Matthew 6:33 (ESV): "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."

Reflection: What steps can you take this week to deepen your addiction to God and His Kingdom? How can you prioritize your relationship with Him in your daily life?

Quotes

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "As God's children, we need to understand that God wants us to be empowered. God wants us to be empowered in different dimensions of life as his children. But there are three major areas of empowerment that God will want us to have. Because these three major areas affect all the other cardinal areas of our lives. Number one, God wants you to be spiritually empowered. God wants to be spiritually empowered so that as a child of God, you will understand who you are. You will understand the price that Jesus has paid. You will understand the power that is available to you so that you can walk in dominion and walk in the realm that God wants you to walk in." [07:34]( | | )

2. "When God wants to bless you, he sends people. When the enemy wants to mess up your life, he sends people. So it's very, very important for you as a child of God, number one, to be spiritually empowered, number two, to be relationally empowered, but number three, God also, God also wants you to be financially empowered. God wants to be financially empowered. He wants to be economically empowered so that you can come into a place of wealth. You can come into a place where you have enough of God's resources to fulfill God's assignment for your life. Money is nothing but a tool for the fulfillment of purpose." [10:07]( | | )

3. "God is your source. Now, listen. Once you understand that God is your source, you will no more put your trust in what you are doing. You will put your trust in the God that is your source because God can decide to change what he is using to supply. Hello? That's why, you see, a lot of people, when they lose their job, they get sad. Why? They are sad when they lose their job because they believe that their job is their source. And once they lose their job, they go, I've lost my job. No, you've lost your job but you have not lost your God." [19:02]( | | )

4. "The kingdom of God is the purpose for wealth. The kingdom of God is the purpose for wealth. He says, I'm the God that gives you power to get wealth. Why? That I may establish my covenant. One of the challenges we have had in the church this year makes it 33 years in ministry. I've been around for a while and I've seen all kinds of stuff. And years ago, about 20 something years ago, there was a wind of a message all over the body of Christ called the prosperity. But what you did not realize is that most of what was called the prosperity gospel was nothing but the gospel of materialism." [21:33]( | | )

5. "Addiction to God and his kingdom is a trigger for kingdom wealth. Addiction to God and his kingdom is a trigger for kingdom wealth. The Bible says, I said it before. The kingdom of God and his righteousness. You have to become addicted to the kingdom. Addicted to the will of God. Addicted to the ways of God. Because in this kingdom, there is a connection between worship and wealth, intimacy and income. Because you are either in the secret court or you are in the secret place. Those who dwell in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." [40:42]( | | )

### Quotes for Members

1. "So when you look at nations of the earth, you'll find out that all over the world, it is small businesses that grow the economy. It's not the job of the government to prosper you. The job of the government is to create an enabling environment and put infrastructures in place so that small businesses can thrive. And that's why we need entrepreneurship so that we can begin to build the next dimension of what God wants us to be." [03:37]( | | )

2. "So when you see people sleep and wake up, it's not because they have faith. When you see people sleep and wake up, it's not because they are serving God. It's because God created them. And his long-suffering towards us is that all men shall be saved. Now, by virtue of the fact that he is the creator, what he now did is that he understands that for anything, for anything to have longevity, there has to be systems and structures in place. So when God created you from day one, there are systems and structures in place in you to make happen what need to happen without any extra effort of God." [15:06]( | | )

3. "So when you now come into the kingdom, the problem with many of us is when we come into the kingdom, we have now forgotten that we have been translated. Someone say translated. Now, if you relocate now from Lagos to the UK or you relocate to Canada, now, the very minute you relocate, a lot of things changes. You have been translated. Once you relocate to the UK, the currency changes, the geography changes, the way you drive the car changes. Now, you cannot say because you have spent 35 years in Nigeria and then you get into the UK and then you are arguing with Pounce and say, I don't care what people believe." [18:03]( | | )

4. "So when God tries you with little, if you are not faithful in little, to look sustained, who will give you much? So when he tries you with a little and you fail, he says to himself, I can't trust this one with the next one. So most of the time, the reason why you are where you are, poor, is because God loves you. You say, ah, what do you mean by that? Because he, let me give you an example. Let me show you from Bible. So they were in the garden, right? And everything in the garden was at their disposal. And he says, everything here you can eat, but this one, don't touch. Everything that God tells you not to touch is the one that attracts you more." [37:23]( | | )

5. "So when God looks at you and sees that you are addicted to the kingdom, he's so excited because that addiction leads you into a place where the world begins to fall. It's going to unfold. Listen to this. The spirit of the addiction provides for the addiction. Whatever you are addicted to, the spirit behind what you are addicted to is what provides for you. Listen to me. A drunkard can wake up early in the morning without money and by 6 p.m. in the evening, he says, Mama Carol, I have to go to Teresa Bar." [46:32]( | | )

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