Even an atheist can have fancy cars and a private plane. I am not after the Bill Gates blessing; rather, I am seeking after Him and what pleases Him. From this position we have favor from God that empowers us to prosper. This prosperity is not just the prosperity that some unbelievers have. I am talking about a prosperity that lasts forever (3 John 1:2; 1 Timothy 4:7–8). Do not mistake the blessings that come from God with the lust of the flesh. The blessings that come from God are eternal. For example, some say, “you cannot take your mansion with you!” Yes, but I am trading it for a mansion Jesus prepared for me (John 14:2-6)!
*Disclaimer: I am not saying wealth, nice cars, and private planes are wrong. I am saying our priorities must be right. Wealth in the hands of a changed heart is a powerful tool for Christ. (Deuteronomy 8:18)*
1 Samuel 2:26 (NKJV)26 And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the LORD and men.
Proverbs 3:1–4 (NKJV)1 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; 2 For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, 4 And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.
2 Corinthians 9:8–9 (NKJV)8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
Genesis 12:2–3 (NKJV)2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Genesis 39:4 (NKJV)4 So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority.
Genesis 39:21 (NKJV)21 But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
Psalm 84:11 (NKJV)11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.
Psalm 5:12 (NKJV)12 For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
Psalm 90:17 (NKJV)17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.
John 14:2–4 (NKJV)2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.”
