Provision Promises (2 page)

—Proverbs 4:7

Length of days is in her [wisdom's] right hand, in her left hand riches and honor.

—Proverbs 3:16

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

—James 1:5

But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God...

—1 Corinthians 1:30

YOU HAVE JESUS AS YOUR WISDOM

God wants us to go after wisdom. Wisdom is the "principal thing," He tells us. We are not to go after riches. But when we have wisdom, all the things we seek will follow after us, including honor and length of days. So never make riches your goal!

My friend, if you lack wisdom, simply ask God for it. He will give it to you "liberally and without reproach." The truth is that He has already given you wisdom when He gave you Jesus, "who became for us wisdom from God."

So if you are facing a challenge at work and you don't know how to resolve it, say, "Jesus, You are my wisdom. I thank You that You will provide me with the best solution." If you have a wayward child, say, "Jesus, thank You for wisdom in loving and raising this child well."

Beloved, you are most blessed to have Jesus, in whom resides all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge!

For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.

—Romans 5:17

But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption.

—1 Corinthians 1:30, NASB

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.

—Ephesians 1:3, NLT

RIGHTEOUSNESS IS A GIFT

You cannot merit God's blessings through your good works. All His blessings, including the blessings of provision, are wrapped up in the person of Jesus! When you have Jesus, you have the gift of righteousness and the abundance of grace completely by His unmerited favor. You cannot earn them, work for them or deserve them. They are gifts!

Jesus is your righteousness, holiness and redemption. You are righteous, holy and redeemed (and blessed) not because of your good works, but because you have received God's provision of His Son.

And because Jesus can never fail or be removed from the throne, you will always have Him as your righteousness, holiness and redemption! Now, put your hand on your heart and say this: "Jesus, because I have You, I will always be righteous by Your precious blood. All the blessings, provision and favor that belong to the righteous are mine today and I receive them by faith! Amen and Amen!"

To the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.

—Ephesians 1:6

For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield.

—Psalm 5:12

Love never fails...

—1 Corinthians 13:8

YOU ARE HIGHLY FAVORED BECAUSE OF JESUS!

The Bible tells us that God has made us "accepted in the Beloved." The Beloved here refers to Jesus and the word "accepted" means "given special honor" or "highly favored."

My friend, because you have Jesus who is God's Beloved, and you are found in Him, you are also God's beloved son or daughter, deeply loved and highly favored by Him!

Now, because you are highly favored by God in the Beloved, you can expect to have favor with your spouse, children, colleagues, clients and yes, even your in-laws! When you speak, people listen. When you step into a room, it lights up. Everything you touch is blessed and increased.

Beloved, as the apple of God's eye, expect good things to happen to you each day. Expect divine protection because His favor surrounds you like a shield. Expect every need to be met by the One who highly favors you. Expect good, because you are precious in His eyes!

And when she rose up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, "Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not reproach her. Also let grain from the bundles fall purposely for her; leave it that she may glean, and do not rebuke her."

—Ruth 2:15-16

The Lord will command the blessing on you in your storehouses and in all to which you set your hand, and He will bless you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

—Deuteronomy 28:8

STEP OUT BY FAITH INTO YOUR FIELD OF PROVISION

She saw plenty of grain in the fields and she picked it all up. It was the much-needed provision for herself and her mother-in-law. What Ruth didn't know was that the owner of the field, Boaz, had actually commanded his men to "let grain from the bundles fall purposely for her," because she had found favor in his eyes.

My friend, isn't it cool when Jesus, our heavenly Boaz, purposely commands the blessings on us and tells His angels to drop them along our way? All we have to do is to go out into the fields and "pick them up."

Beloved, because you have found favor in His eyes, the Lord is purposely dropping His blessings along your path every single day! Like Ruth, all you have to do is to step out into your field of provision. With eyes of faith, see doors of opportunities opening before you. Have the courage to apply for that job you have always dreamed about. Prepare and equip yourself, and go forth and pick up those blessings our Lord has already laid before you. Your future is bright!

For G
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d so loved you, He gave you His best, JESUS.

Because you have JESUS, you have EVERYTHING!

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

—Romans 5:1

For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation.

—Ephesians 2:14

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

—Romans 8:31

WHO CAN BE AGAINST YOU?

My friend, today do you believe that God is for you and not against you? You see, the greatest blessing anyone can have is peace with God through Jesus Christ. To know beyond the shadow of any doubt that all your sins are forgiven is the greatest provision made for you on Calvary's hill.

Jesus took upon Himself all your sins at the cross. He absorbed all of God's fiery indignation and judgment against all your sins, past, present and future, so that you can be totally forgiven and have everlasting peace with God.

So today, there is nothing between you and God. There is no more sin, no more shame and no more condemnation! And if God is for you, who can be against you? Now, what will you do today knowing that all His favor, wisdom, heavenly provision and blessings are backing you up, and that you cannot fail?

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.

—2 Thessalonians 3:16

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

—John 14:27

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

—Philippians 4:6-7

JESUS—THE PRINCE OF PEACE

No matter what challenge, crisis or circumstance you are faced with today, allow His provision of peace to flow in and through you. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. He came to bring you peace, to anchor and to establish your heart even through the most turbulent of times.

No matter how boisterous the storm appears, how high the unemployment rates are or how low the world economy crashes, allow His peace to reign supreme in your heart and mind. It's a peace that surpasses all human understanding, and it provides you safety, soundness of mind, stability and even sweet sleep.

How can you let your heart not be troubled nor afraid? By receiving a fresh dose of perfect peace directly from the Prince of Peace today. Turn your cares into prayers. His robust peace will bring you safely through every storm!

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

—3 John 1:2, KJV

L
et them say continually, "Let the Lord be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant."

—Psalm 35:27

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

—Luke 12:32

THE LORD'S HEART IS TO SEE YOU BLESSED

When John, the apostle of love, wrote the Book of 3 John, he was already an elderly man, who had walked with the Lord for many years. If any man knew what the Lord's heart for His people was, it was John.

John knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that the Lord's heart for His people is that they be blessed and be in health, even as their souls are blessed. It simply delights His heart when His people are experiencing blessings in every area of their lives.

Beloved, the Lord is pleased when you are happy and healthy, enjoying your marriage, children and career. He is pleased when you can put food on the table and have more than enough to be a blessing to the people around you.

For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.

—Romans 5:17

...as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

—Romans 5:21

The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

—John 10:10

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

—Romans 10:17, NASB

JESUS WANTS YOU TO REIGN IN LIFE!

I am sure you know that Romans 5:17 is a verse I love to preach on. It tells us that those who receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through Jesus Christ!

My friend, when you reign in life, you reign over sin and destructive addictions. You reign over sickness and disease. You reign over poverty and lack. In other words, you reign over anything that holds you back from experiencing the abundant life that Jesus died to give you!

Beloved, the Lord's desire is for you to reign in life. The more you receive the revelation of the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness, the more you will experience His abundant provision for every area of your life. Now, we know that faith comes by hearing and hearing the Word of Christ, so keep on hearing the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness preached. The more you hear, the more you will receive.

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.

—1 Timothy 6:17, NLT

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit.

—Jeremiah 17:7-8

TRUST COMPLETELY IN JESUS

The Bible tells us clearly not to put our trust in money. Our eyes should never be on money and money should never be our goal. It is unwise to put your trust in uncertain riches.

Rather, turn your eyes upon and put your trust completely in the person of Jesus. Don't make the mistake of pursuing the provision and missing the Provider. The Word declares that it is God who gives and provides us all that we need for our enjoyment.

Beloved, when you have Jesus, you have everything. You have peace, righteousness, forgiveness, wisdom, health, power, provision, favor and every blessing. Now, this is true prosperity and good success. So anchor yourself on Him and not on material things.

For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

—1 Corinthians 2:2

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes...

—Romans 1:16

Salvation belongs to the Lord. Your blessing is upon Your people.

—Psalm 3:8

IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS

Through my television broadcast, a couple in South Dakota received the revelation that the Christian life and walking in God's provision is all about the person of Jesus and His finished work. Wholeheartedly, they began to "focus purely on Jesus alone."

They shared with me that the moment they turned their focus on Jesus, they began to experience breakthrough upon breakthrough. Members of their family were healed from infections, fibromyalgia and pernicious anemia.

Furthermore, their daughter also received a partial scholarship from a Christian university. Two days before she left for school, miraculously, more checks came in that exactly covered the payment for her first year of school. With excitement they shared, "We are amazed at how resting in Jesus and what He has done has changed our family!"

Beloved, get ready for breakthroughs when you put your trust in Jesus. He loves you!

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Come Boldly To An Abundant God

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have raised my hand to the Lord, God Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth."

—Genesis 14:22

For every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.

—Psalm 50:10