The Phaneroo Devotion: Kingdom Finance Principles: Have An Abundance Consciousness
Apostle Grace Lubega
1 Kings 17:12-13,16 (NKJV): So she said, ‘As the Lord your God lives, I do not have bread, only a handful of flour in a bin, and a little oil in a jar; and see, I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it, and die.’ And Elijah said to her, ‘Do not fear; go and do as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and bring it to me; and afterward make some for yourself and your son.’……..The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according to the word of the LORD which He spoke by Elijah.
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God has never called His children to live with a consciousness of lack. Yet, when resources run thin, our default human response is often fear, hoarding, and resignation.
The widow of Zarephath was in a desperate situation. A severe drought plagued the land, and she was down to her final meal. When the Prophet Elijah arrived and asked for water and a piece of bread, her immediate response revealed her focus: she was acutely aware of what she didn’t have. She was prepared to prepare one last meal and wait for death.
Today, many widows of Zarephath are dying because they do not know how to relate with God’s word in the face of their scarcity. When I learnt this many years ago, I always considered what was not enough in my hands as a seed: I gave it to someone less fortunate or looked around me for who to bless.
When you face moments of “less,” do not fall into a poverty mindset. See them as opportunities to rely on the supply of God’s Kingdom. When guided by faith, wisdom, and alignment with God’s Word, releasing what is in your hand to God opens the floodgates of heaven over your life.
FURTHER STUDY: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Philippians 4:19
GOLDEN NUGGET: When you face moments of “less,” do not fall into a poverty mindset. See them as opportunities to rely on the supply of God’s Kingdom.
PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank You that You are my ultimate Provider and Jehovah Jireh. I refuse to operate in the consciousness of lack. You teach me how to respond in faith and wisdom whenever I encounter scarcity. Today I shift my focus from what is limited in my hands to Your unlimited promises. I align my heart and finances with Your Kingdom principles. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
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