Goldworldpad: November 2016

God wants you to prosper in every area of your life. He wants you to prosper both spiritually and physically. It delights your Heavenly Father to see you prosper in your faith walk with Him, in your health, in your relationships, and in wealth.

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers. 3John 1:2

Faith Produces Prosperity

From the Old Testament to the New Testament, the Bible is filled with men and women who walked with God and were prosperous in all areas of their lives as a result. It is the Father’s good pleasure to bless His children and give them good things. When we live in prosperity, it brings glory to Him.

Abraham, the Father of Faith, was Prosperous

Abraham, the father of faith was prosperous because he walked with God. God blessed and prospered everything that he did. The blessings of God affected even his nephew, Lot.

Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. Genesis 13:2, NKJV

Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks and herds and tents. Now the land was not able to support them, that they might dwell together, for their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together. Genesis 13:5-6, NKJV

God was with Joseph

Joseph was prosperous because the Lord was with him. In every season of Joseph’s life, God blessed him and caused him to prosper no matter his circumstances. Even as a slave in Potiphar’s house he found favour with his master and God blessed him. Also when his situation worsened as he moved from slave to prisoner, the Lord was with him and blessed and prospered him. God blessed and prospered him and finally promoted him to be the second commander-in-chief of Egypt.

The LORD was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all he did to prosper in his hand. Genesis 39:2-3, NKJV

The keeper of the prison did not look into anything that was under Joseph's authority, because the LORD was with him; and whatever he did, the LORD made it prosper. Genesis 39:23, NKJV

When you walk with God and abide in him, he causes all you do to prosper.

Behold, I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and evil. Deuteronomy 30:15

In Christ Jesus we have life and because we have chosen life, Jesus, God prospers us in all things.

How to Become Prosperous

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8

Confess the word of God over your life and abide in the word of God. When you abide in the word, it causes you to prosper and bear fruits. God expects us to take charge of the earth and dominate it. This can’t be done with a poverty mindset. You have to wholly believe the word of God as it is able to prosper you. Live the word and as you do so you will prosper.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

God wants you to prosper.

PS: How has the Lord prospered you recently?

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We are daily bombarded with bad news everywhere we turn. News channels carry mainly bad news. The news of terrorist attacks, wars, storms, earthquakes, famines, shootings, kidnappings etc. are streamed 24/7. These can cause fear to take hold of us if we allow it. In order to deal with fear, you have to stay your eyes on the word of God. Remember these 16 scriptures when you are afraid.

1. Matthew 10:29

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

2. John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

3. Isaiah 8:11-12

For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying. Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.

4. Isaiah 12:2

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

5. Romans 8:15 CEB

You didn’t receive a spirit of slavery to lead you back again into fear, but you received a Spirit that shows you are adopted as his children. With this Spirit, we cry, “Abba, Father.”

6. Proverbs 3:21 -24

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

7. Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

8. Hebrews 13:6

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

9. Psalm 118:6-7

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me. The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

10. Psalm 34:7

The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him,

11. Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.and delivereth them.

12. Isaiah 43:1

But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

13. Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything; but under all circumstances, by prayer and entreaty joined with thanksgiving, make your needs known to God. TCNT

14. 2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

15. Joshua 1:9

Have I not given you your orders? Take heart and be strong; have no fear and do not be troubled; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go, BBE

16. Luke 12:22-26

And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?

Meditate on these scriptures when you are afraid. Don't be afraid because God is in you and with you. What are the scriptures you meditate on when you are afraid? Share to encourage someone.

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The spirit of political correctness has taken over many Christians. Many believers live out this philosophy because they don’t want to offend others. They would rather keep the gospel of Christ to themselves than risk offending others. So I ask, “What do you stand for?”

It’s time to stand for God. It’s time to put aside the fear of offending others and take a stand for the gospel wherever you are. Choose to stand for God and do not withhold the truth from others. Who knows, you may have been put where you are for such a time as this!

Esther stood for God

Esther could have chosen to please her husband and not God but she chose to stand with God. She put her life on the line by going to the king uninvited because it was either she stood with God or the world. She could have allowed her position, wealth and her prestige to blind her and prevented her from standing up for God’s people but she didn’t. It is time to realise that God has placed you where you are for a reason and a purpose. He has put you where you are so that you can point others to Him. He has placed you where you are so that you can help your Christian brethren.

No matter where you are you can change lives with the gospel

Let’s take a look at the life of Joseph. His faith in God was evident for all to see. He didn’t hide his faith and spoke about it. Even in prison, he was not ashamed to use his spiritual gift of interpreting dreams to help others. After all the betrayal and hardships Joseph had suffered he could have decided not to stand with God but he chose stand for Him. You can change lives with the gospel no matter where you are.

The gospel of Jesus is the answer the world is searching for

It’s time to stand for the gospel. Don’t keep quiet, share the gospel and stand with God not the masses. The world is filled with much pain, suffering, war, death, fear, violence, hatred and godlessness. The answer to all man’s problems is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Don’t keep silent, speak the gospel, defend the gospel and help save people from eternal damnation. When you keep quiet and do not share the gospel or stand for God, you are acting out of fear not love. If you love those around you, you’ll give them the gospel.

Stand for God in the face of opposition

The Apostles stood for God even though they faced death. They were not afraid to lose their position, their reputation and even their very lives. Make where you are count as a believer by choosing to always stand for God. If you’re a student reach out to your classmates or course mates. At your work place, let the light of the gospel shine. Don’t be afraid of offending people but rather be afraid of what will happen if you don’t tell people about Jesus, they’ll be eternally lost.

Use your position or influence to advance the kingdom of God. Our ultimate goal as Christians is to give people the gospel of Jesus. Don't put your job above the gospel. The work of God must be done.

Are you ready to stand for God? Have you ever had to choose between God and someone or something?

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"If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." Mark 9:23

Anything is possible if you believe that the Lord is able. Faith is the requirement for changing things in this realm. Faith never fails.

What is faith?

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1, NKJV

Now faith is the assurance that what we hope for will come about and the certainty that what we cannot we cannot see exists. Hebrews 11:1, ISV

Through faith we have confidence about what we hope for. Faith is how we tap into the supernatural. The currency of the supernatural is faith. God responds to faith not tears or emotions. By faith the whole world was willed to Abraham. By faith in Jesus we become born again. By faith anything is possible.

Faith determines how far you can go and what you can achieve. Faith opens the supernatural and causes change in the physical realm. Faith is more powerful than all the knowledge of the world.

Faith makes the impossible possible

Faith defies human logic and nature. It changes everything. Anything is possible if you’ll dare to believe. Anything is possible because God is your father; with Him all things are possible. And because He is your father you can achieve what the natural man cannot achieve through faith.

When you believed in Jesus, you became a new creature. The divine life of God began to work in you and as a result you’re not subject to satan. You have the nature of God. You have also been given a measure of faith, Romans12:3. However it is up to you to exercise and grow your faith. Read this article to learn 5 Ways to Grow Your Faith as a Christian.

You are the only person who can limit you

If you focus on the natural and not on the supernatural, you’ll limit God’s power in your life. Faith believes that the impossible is possible. Have faith and absolutely trust in God. He is able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than you can ever think of or ever ask.

Anything is possible, only believe. What are you trusting the Lord for in the years ahead?

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For with God there shall be nothing that is impossible; Faith

2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. (NKJV)

The Promises of God are yes and amen

Today, I had one of those days that God totally pulls the floor out from under you. Well, literally if you get what I mean. There I was so pumped up about how I had so much faith and had grown so much in trusting God over these couple of months.

However, as I read Smith Wigglesworth’s book, On Prayer, Power and Miracles, God drew my attention to something I hadn’t noticed, a little more about that later in the post. Let me share with you what the Lord ministered to me as I read this book.

God has one requirement that we relate to Him by faith. In order to have a relationship with Him we need faith to accept His love. It is not about obeying rules and regulations but to have faith in Him. The Bible tells us this in Hebrews 11:6;

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

God is faith. So as the Lord pointed out this to me I was like “Well…, I already know….” Then, He pointed out to me how we sometimes confuse zeal with faith.

You can have zeal without faith

This happens quite often to many believers with me included. Sometimes we confuse zeal with faith. In Acts 12, Peter was imprisoned by Herod. After his imprisonment, the believers prayed constantly for his release, I believe.

Acts 12:5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.

Though they had the zeal to pray for Peter they lacked faith. They didn’t believe that the Lord would set him free.

Peter is set free by an angel

Peter is set free by an angel and goes to the meeting place of the believers. He knocks on the door. Rhoda, the little girl who answers the door, is so excited when she hears Peter’s voice and in her excitement, she forgets to open the door to let him in. These believers who constantly prayed for Peter couldn’t believe Rhoda’s report that Peter was at the door. It sounded impossible to them! They tried to explain this away and even said it must be Peter’s angel at the door! Quite interesting, right? Had they not been praying for his release? Didn’t they ask God to protect him from Herod? So, why did they react in disbelief to the news that he was at the door? They had zeal but not faith. Do you find yourself sometimes doing this? I know I do.

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How do you grow in faith as a believer? Is it possible to grow in faith as a believer? What are the practical ways to grow your faith. In this post, I take a look at 5 ways you can grow your faith as a Christian.

1. Hear the word of God always

Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God.

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17

In order to grow your faith in God you need to consistently hear the word of God. You need to fill your life with the word not just on Sundays but everyday. Listen to the messages of your pastor and other faith preachers. The more you hear God’s word the more your faith will grow as it will cause you to stay focused on the word.

2. Read and meditate on the word of God

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:8 (KJV)

Think on the word of God and keep confessing it. As you do so you’ll receive insight into the word of God. This will grow your faith. The word will transform and renew your mind. It will make you live by the spirit of God. Let the word of God be sweet to you.

Ps 119:103 How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Ps 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

3. Spend time with God in fellowship

Spend time praying, worshipping and praising God. The more you spend time with God, the more your faith will grow as you get to know Him better and understand His ways. Jesus focused on His relationship with the Father as He spent so much time in prayer. He prayed at night and early dawn.

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Mark 1:35

And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. Matthew 14:23

Understand that God loves you, this will help you grow in understanding His love. When you spend time with God you’ll know how perfectly He loves you. This will get rid of all your doubts and fears as a result your faith in Him will grow.

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. (NKJV)

4. Exercise your Faith

Another way to grow your faith is to use it. Act on the word of God. Take the authority that God has given you seriously and make use of it. For example, the word of God says; you will lays hands on the sick and they will recover, act on this word. The next time a friend or a family member falls sick, why not lay your hands on the person believing that he will be healed as scripture says? The more you use your faith the more you grow.

James 1:22-24: But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. (NKJV)

Philemon 1:6: That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. (NKJV)

5. Spread the gospel

The fifth way to grow your faith is to reach out to others with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Share Jesus to people of other faiths or those with no faith at all. God confirms His word when you share His word with others. As God confirms His word it grows your faith.

And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen. Mark 16:20 (NKJV)

Philemon 1:6 in God’s WORD Translation says

“As you share the faith you have in common with others, I pray that you may come to have a complete knowledge of every blessing we have in Christ.”

Sharing the gospel greatly grows your faith. It will help you to discover your gifts and calling.
I want to encourage you to believe "For with God nothing will be impossible." Luke 1:37(NKJV) As you continue to seek the Lord and act on His word your faith will grow.

What other ways do you grow your faith? How did you or are you growing your faith? I would love to hear from you in the comments.

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Thanksgiving is very important in the life of every believer. It causes God to move gloriously in your life.

Indeed it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD, and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the LORD, saying: "For He is good, For His mercy endures forever," that the house, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud, so that the priests could not continue ministering because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 (NKJV)

It shows you reliance on God. Also being thankful kills the spirit of ungratefulness and it keeps you focused on God. Thanksgiving makes you realise the presence of God in your life. It is worship to God. It is the cure for bitterness and disillusionment. Begin and end each day with thanksgiving. Thank God for His goodness in your personal life, family, friends, church etc.

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To help you cultivate the attitude of gratefulness I’ve put together a workbook just for you. Find it at the end of the post.You can read my testimony of how being thankful has changed my life and God’s move in my life here, The Book of Thanksgiving.

1. Psalm 107:1 (NKJV)

Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.

2. Psalm 95:2-3 (KJV)

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

3. Psalm 100:4-5 (NKJV)

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.

4. Psalm 106:1 (NKJV)

Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.

5. Psalm 69:30 (KJV)

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

6. Psalm 105:1-3 (NKJV)

Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works! Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD!

7. Psalm 28:7 (NKJV)

The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.

8. Psalm 75:1 (KJV)

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

9. Psalm 136:1-4 (NKJV)

Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever: To Him who alone does great wonders, For His mercy endures forever.

10. 1 Chronicles 29:13 (NKJV)

Now therefore, our God, We thank You And praise Your glorious name.

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11. Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)

Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.