SPIRITUALITY AND FAITH
LIVING IN GENEROSITY
Article by Pastor Philip Nissley,
New Hope Assembly of God, Taylor, MI
Debt is a system devised by the devil to keep us in bondage! It’s a big deal trusting debt that must be paid back instead of God (Phil. 4:19) “able to provide all we need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus”! Lack is opposite of what God wants for you since“ Jesus came so we may have life more abundantly”.
I. PUT GOD FIRST IN YOUR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE TO BREAK FREE & LIVE IN GENEROSITY! (Malachi 3:8 & 10)
A. Breaking us free from debt and lack is what Jesus came to accomplish. Jesus said in John 10:10 “the thief comes to rob, kill & destroy, but I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly!” III John 2 “Beloved, I desire above all things that you prosper & be in health as your soul prospers”. To experience God’s blessing, one must put God first in their financial affairs. Decide that no matter what comes your way, you will obey God’s Word to Tithe and be a kingdom giver! This will release you from the curse of mammon in Mal. 3:9 and Matt. 6:24 “since you cannot serve both God & wealth.”
B. Believe God, Pray for your daily bread and Your Needs met in agreement with your spouse. It is God’s will to provide the money you need for your household to function every day. This is part of the Lord’s Prayer in Matt. 6:11. The power of agreement in your home is clear in Matt. 18:19 “Again I say to you, if two of you AGREE on earth about anything they may ASK, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven”.
C. Claim Mal. 3:10 that God wants to “Open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.” Key to breaking lack and releasing blessing is based on partnering with God in Tithes & Offerings. Mal. 3:10 says “test Me now in this, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows”. YES, giving Tithes & Offerings and Putting God first with your time, talents & treasure is important for Prov. 3:9 says to “Honor the Lord with the first fruits of ALL your increase.” Jesus said in Matt. 6:33 “Seek first the