IDEAS GENERATE MONEY, NOT MONEY TO GENERATE IDEAS

 The yoke of stagnation and poverty is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: IDEAS GENERATE MONEY, NOT MONEY TO GENERATE IDEAS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   Many people delay their dreams, waiting for money to start a business, believing that capital is the beginning of success. Yet, in Matthew 17:27, Jesus Christ demonstrated a powerful principle: “...go to the sea, cast a hook, take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth, you will find a coin...” Instead of giving Peter money directly, Jesus gave him a divine idea that led to provision.

    The modern mindset often waits for money to begin, but scripture shows that ideas—especially those aligned with solving real problems—create wealth. God gives insight, not just income. In Deuteronomy 8:18, it is written: “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth...”—not wealth itself, but the power, which includes wisdom, understanding, and creative ideas.

Waiting for money leads to frustration, as urgent needs like food and survival consume what little is available. However, ideas target needs in society. Businesses thrive when they solve problems. In Genesis 41, Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dream and offered a strategic idea—store grain during years of abundance. This idea saved nations and brought Joseph into great wealth and honor. An example of this in the south eastern Nigeria is the Onitsha business model —emphasizing scalable, locally rooted innovation, supply chain dynamics, and community-driven entrepreneurship.

    Proverbs 8:12 says, “I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.” Every invention and breakthrough began as an idea. Instead of praying for money, ask God for wisdom and vision. When you solve a need, resources follow. Ideas attract money.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and humility to learn from more experienced persons .

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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