I am convinced that during the times of calamity that are about to come upon the world, some of God’s people will receive massive amounts of material goods. I believe that when the tough times come, many of this world’s prized possessions will be given to the church and placed in the hands of God’s people. But don’t set your heart upon them. God is not opposed to our having stuff, but he is very much opposed to stuff having us.
Scripture says, “though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them” (Ps. 62:10 NIV).
Keeping a right perspective toward making money and acquiring material wealth is a heart issue. Jesus told us that if we would abide in Him, we could ask whatever we wanted and it would be done. (John 15:7)— if we abide in Him and His words abide in us. If He is truly Lord of our lives and His word is in our hearts, we will not ask Him for things to use for our carnal desires.
Materialistic Christianity was not the message of the early apostles, nor was it what motivated the great preachers, missionaries, and world-changers down through church history.
Brethren, we ought to learn — and learn it very soon — that it is much better to have God first and have God Himself even if we have only a thin dime than to have all the riches and all the influence in the world and not have God with it!
My wife Marilyn read this quote to me,and it really challenged my life! So I thought I would pass it on as a challenge for others! May we all be found faithful to Jesus til we reach heaven’s shores!!
Because Jesus Is Our Example,
Ron
“I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed! I have the Holy Spirit’s power! The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made-I’m a disciple of His! I won’t look back ,let up, slow down, back away ,or be still. My past is redeemed ,my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I’m finished with low living ,sight walking, smooth knees, colorless dreams ,tamed visions ,worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need preeminence ,position, promotions ,plaudits ,or popularity. I don’t have to be right ,first ,tops ,recognized, praised ,regarded ,or rewarded. I now live by faith ,depend on His presence, walk by patience ,am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power. That’s what it means to be a disciple of Jesus”!!(A national pastor who was later martyred in Zimbabwe Africa).
The wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.I believe the Israelites exodus from Egypt is symbolic of the last days movement of God.The only thing that separated the children of Israel from the Egyptians was the blood of the lamb.The only thing that separates the Church from the world is the precious blood of the Lamb of God.Because of the blood they were spared and then came out with great wealth (God’s covenant manifested).We must stay on the right side of the blood.Through the blood we will overcome and enter into the promises of Gods eternal covenant of deliverance,healing,and prosperity(salvation to the uttermost).I believe before our pilgrimage ends in this world we too will see God’s covenant manifested.The true Church is about to rise!
Jim, No matter what the world says, I am so appreciative of you for telling it like it is; for preaching/teaching Revelations, for sharing great products to prepare us for whats coming. You are the only one with John Haggee teaching anything on end times. Everyone else is preaching “feel good” messages, prosperity. I have ten children and I share with them every week the things you share on your program. I would rather they “be prepared, than scared”. My husband and I visited your TV show about 2 yrs. ago and we can’t say enough good things about what ya’ll are doing! THANK YOU SOOOO VERY MUCH!! Keep it up! We all need to hear the truth! and we all need to be aware of the good products out there to get & keep us healthy & to prepare for what is coming! I have shared Dr. Larry Bates book with people I know and I am amazed at how many people would rather remain ignorant and think that I’m just wanting to argue politics. Thank you so much. We are grateful for your ministry!
Stay strong, Shari. People like you make it all worth it.
~Jim