For those who couldnt make it last Saturday. Here are some points
from pastor Mikes message. It was deep stuff guys. Lets hear how the
message impacted you….
Wisdom in Finances- Pastor Mike Tapera
1 Cor 10 v 6 “Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from
setting our hearts on evil things as they did.”
1 Cor 10 v 11 “These things happened to them as examples and were
written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages
has come.”
All things are possible as long as they follow the examples set by
God. Check for an example in the bible to check if what you are
praying for is possible.
After giving our offering there are conditions for the harvest we want
to come. God does not break his principles. Wealth and riches do not
come from sudden miracles.
When you are working hard he doesnt intervene, He multiplies what you
are earning as you work. Manna from heaven comes when you are in the
desert. Once you cross into the promised land, the manna ceases.
Some gifts cripple you, something given as a gift will not he recorded
as yours. You cant pass on a gift as an inheritance to your children.
If you keep praying to just receive you will remain poor.
Pray for God to enlarge your workload. To increase your ability to
create wealth by working for it.
Go to the ant you sluggard. Are you a sluggard Learn to wake up and
work. It is within the ants DNA to wake up and work.
Learn the discipline of working without supervision. There is a
difference between working and being employed. You can work without
having an employer.
God never called anyone that was sitting and waiting. They were all
doing something. If you are waiting for you calling, get busy and do
something.
Romans 5 v 3-5 ” Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings,
because we know that suffering produces perseverance;perseverance,
character; and character, hope.And hope does not put us to shame,
because Gods love has been poured out into our hearts through the
Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
Learn to learn from great people. Dont look for material blessing,
learn to tap into the wisdom they have. Serve great people for free.
Favour is preceded by preparation. Learn to have people who will pray
and fast with you. Grace and favor work with people who are prepared.
The foundation of financial security is making the right choices. You
see people who are truly prosperous when they are 50. Exciting careers
dont always pay you enough to be successful and secure in you 40s and
50s.
All of us can look the same in our 20s, the changes start to be seen
in your 40s. If you want to see a successful person, ask them where
their children go to school.
Never choose a career that you are average at. Choose the one that God
has given you outstanding qualities for. Dont look for a fun job, add
fun to your job.
??? Never use credit to support your lifestyle.
??? Stop upgrading your lifestyle with every salary increment or bonus
??? Stop assets that cost you money to maintain, invest in things that
make you more money.
??? Stop buying things to impress friends, colleagues and even strangers
??? Dont live to impress your neighbors, live to meet your objectives
Chief Tari
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Faith never knows where it is being led, but it knows and loves the
One who is leading. Oswald Chambers.