My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6 (KJV) As believers, we have everything we need to build a successful life because of Jesus in us. He qualified us for every promise in the Bible which means those promises are ours. For example, when we’re sick and we confess God’s Word over our bodies, we declare, “Body, you are healthy and whole in Jesus’ name.” We aren’t lying; we’re simply speaking the truth of what we are in Him. The trouble is, we often play the blame game when things go wrong in life. Telling ourselves things like, “University is too hard for someone like me” or “The devil’s attacks are too strong for me”. Thoughts like this place false limits on who …

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “They are plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) Ever struggle to enjoy the success you’ve gained? Sometimes we can struggle with the idea of prosperity, especially if we’ve been raised on law-based religion that believes poverty is God’s plan to keep us closer to Him. It might sound godly, but these doctrines are not Biblical. Actually, a poverty mindset can ultimately work to sabotage your God-given purpose and God’s full plan for your life. Think about it: what if God were calling you to raise up a brand or a business that would become so successful it would cause millions around the …

I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability and expertise in all kinds of crafts. He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver and bronze. He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft! Exodus 31:3–5 (NLT) Over the past few days, we’ve been exploring Holy Spirit’s power and how He works in our lives. Today, let’s talk about the word “anointed.” Maybe you’ve heard comments like, “Wow, that preacher is so anointed!” This can make us think that the word “anoint” only refers to a special gift for ministry. But the word itself simply means to rub or smear on. In the Old Testament, when …

He did all this so you would never say to yourself, “I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy.” Deuteronomy 8:17 (NLT) Whatever we put our hands to, God wants it to grow. He needs us to think bigger! In the NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon, one of the definitions of Holy Spirit’s power in our lives is described as “power and resources arising from numbers.” That means Holy Spirit’s power in us affects anything related to growth in quantity. For example, you might have only one or two staff members in your business, but could you grow to handle ten? Fifty? A hundred? If you’re at hundreds, what about thousands? Maybe you’ve heard the legalistic religious belief that God curbs our …

The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 (NLT) Over the past two days, we’ve been talking about what the Bible has to say about prosperity. Yesterday we covered how having Holy Spirit within us can empower us to keep standing strong for God as we gain success. According to the NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon, another thing Holy Spirit’s power in us includes is the power and influence that belong to riches and wealth. This idea challenges the “poverty mindset” that is all too prevalent in the church, but it’s true.  This power He brings us isn’t limited to only “spiritual” things!  In the corporate world for example, Holy Spirit can empower you to find …