A Nugget from New Life Network

(by Bob Gass Ministries)

Scripture for the Day (April 19, 2016)

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. (Ephesians 3:20, NIV) 

Have you ever been in a position where the lack of finances was a real problem? Most of us, at some point in time, have been there. Here are some strategies for conquering your fear of lack that were suggested by Bob Gass Ministries:

(1) Give God the first tenth of your income. (See Mal 3:8-12; Mt 23:23). Don’t debate whether it’s an Old Testament rule versus a New Testament requirement. Wouldn’t you rather do more than required versus finding out later that you fell short of God’s expectations?

(2) Live by the 10-10-80 rule. After you give God the first 10 percent of your income, put the second 10 percent into savings and budget yourself to live on the remaining 80 percent.

(3) Confront the areas in your life where your fear of lack are the greatest. Food? Housing? Transportation? Health insurance? Retirement? Now, cast down those imaginations and replace them with this promise: “God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT).

(4) Refuse to rely solely on your credentials, marketable skills, or influential contacts for the assurance of your financial provision. (Example – multiple income streams may be needed) “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20, NIV)

Maximize your personal power, but trust ultimately in God’s power alone. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. (Ephesians 6:13)

Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (more abundantly)” (John 10:10 NIV). That’s not just “spiritual” life, but every aspect of life. Today, believe and receive by faith what Jesus promised, and begin to live “to the full.”

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9)

 

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