IS THE BELIEVER'S PROSPERITY UNSTOPPABLE ?

 What was meant for your demotion shall lead to your promotion because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional:  IS THE BELIEVER'S PROSPERITY UNSTOPPABLE ? 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

The idea that prosperity is "unstoppable" is often linked to certain teachings within the prosperity gospel, which suggests that faith guarantees material wealth. However, the Bible presents a more nuanced view of prosperity, wealth, and God's provision.

1. BIBLICAL PROSPERITY ISN'T JUST MATERIAL WEALTH

  In Scripture, prosperity isn't always about financial gain. True prosperity includes spiritual well-being, godly wisdom, and eternal rewards.

Joshua 1:8 (AMP) – "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read and meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful."

3 John 1:2 (AMP) – "Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as I know your soul prospers [spiritually]."

These passages suggest that prosperity includes obedience to God and soul prosperity, not just material riches.

2. JESUS AND THE APOSTLES LIVED SIMPLY

If prosperity was always financial, why did Jesus and many early Christians live in poverty?

Matthew 8:20 (AMP) – "Jesus replied to him, ‘Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.’”

2 Corinthians 8:9 (AMP) – "For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich [abundantly blessed].”

Paul describes Jesus giving up riches to serve others, emphasizing spiritual rather than material wealth.

3. GOD USES POVERTY FOR HIS PURPOSES

Some Christians remain poor because God has different plans for them:

To build character and dependence on Him – "Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].” (Matthew 5:3 AMP)

TO TEST FAITHFULNESS – The widow in Mark 12:41-44 gave out of her poverty, and Jesus praised her.

TO CONTRAST EARTHLY RICHES WITH ETERNAL RICHES – James 2:5 (AMP) says, "Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith [and as believers to be heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him]?"

4. SIN, INJUSTICE, AND A FALLEN WORLD

Some believers are poor due to economic oppression or injustice (Proverbs 13:23).

Some mismanage resources due to lack of wisdom (Proverbs 21:5).

Some are called to suffer for Christ (Philippians 4:12).

Conclusion: God's Prosperity Is Eternal

Prosperity in God’s eyes is ultimately about righteousness, wisdom, and eternal rewards. Some Christians may be financially blessed, while others may experience poverty but still be spiritually prosperous. The key is trusting God's plan, whether in abundance or in need (Philippians 4:11-13).

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and contentment in any circumstance we are in . 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome poverty.

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