Our focus in this second part of our subject will be UNDERSTANDING THE MYSTERY OF THE COVENANT OF FINANCIAL FORTUNE.

Financial fortune is a covenant, not a promise; therefore, it will not respond to prayer, fasting, or mere confession. It is a product of practicing the covenant Deu. 8:18; Gen. 17:1-2. Understanding the covenant is vital for stepping into the realm of abundance.

What is a Covenant?

A covenant is a deal enacted by God based on well-defined terms, sealed with an oath Heb. 6:13-18; Jer. 33:20-21,25-26.

This deal that grants access to financial affluence is based on seedtime and harvest Gen. 8:20-22; Pro. 11:24-26; 2Cor. 9:6-8; Php. 4:15-19. We must view our seed as a spiritual transaction, not as a donation or contribution to “help” God, the church, minister, or indigent Psa. 50:14; Hag. 2:6-8; Lk. 22:35. This transaction invokes divine favor for financial fortune Gen. 22:16-18; Mal. 3:9-10; Php. 4:15-19.

Why Does God Bless?

1. To Establish His Covenant of Blessing.

God blesses His children in order to prove that the covenant is true and has the power to make rich Deu. 8:18; Psa. 89:34; Jer. 33:20-21; Gal. 3:13-14; 2Cor. 8:9.

2. To Promote His kingdom on the Earth.

God’s blessings are essentially for the expansion of His kingdom on the earth Hag. 1:5-14; Zch. 1:17; Mat. 24:24.

3. To Bless Humanity at Large.

God’s blessings are meant for distribution, not hoarding Gen. 12:1-3; 22:17-18; 1Tim. 6:17-19.

How Does God Bless?

1. Through the Works of our Hands.

Legitimate work qualifies one for God’s blessings that makes rich Deu. 28:12; Job 1:9-10; Psa. 1:3.

2. Through Divine Direction.

God’s leading is one guaranteed way to His blessing Isa. 48:17,21; Gen. 12:1-3.

3. Through Divine Favor.

Favor makes our effort to yield results; it is a way of God’s blessing for fortune Exo. 3:21; Psa. 30:5-7; 102:13-15; Lk. 6:38.

4. Through Parental Blessings

Pronouncements by biological parents trigger for the flow of God’s blessings, which will result in financial fortune Gen. 49:22-26; Eph. 6:1-2.

5. Through Priestly Blessings.

This is pronouncements by anointed servants of God, this invokes God’s blessings Gen. 14:16-20; Num. 6:23-27; Deu. 33:1.

When Does God Bless?

1. When We are Due.

This is when our spiritual account is saturated with blessings making for outpouring on our lives Ecc. 11:3; Gal. 6:9.

2. In Phases.

Each phase is an increase on the previous, until we step into overflowing blessings Deu. 7:22; Mk. 4:27-28.

Season of Returns on our Seeds Sown.

Understanding the timing of our harvest is crucial to take delivery of harvest. These are the times presented in scriptures:

i) Within weeks: 11:1-3; Rev. 22:1-2.

ii) Within one year: 26:12-14; Lk. 13:6-9.

iii) Within 5 years: 19:23-25; Gal. 6:9.

iv) Same day: Experience this only through the altar of sacrifice 8:20-22; 22:1-5,16-18; 1Kgs. 3:3-9.

Conclusion.

Understanding and practicing the covenant guarantee the end of financial struggles and the enjoyment divine favor for financial fortune Heb. 6:16.

Salvation Prayer.

To anyone reading this who desires to give their life to Christ, pray this prayer out loud with me from your heart:

“Lord Jesus, I surrender my life to you today. Forgive me my sins; wash me with your blood. I believe you died for me; on the third day you rose again that I may be justified. Right now, I believe that my sins are forgiven; I’m justified by your blood; I’m born-again; I’m saved; I’m a child of God; I’m free from the power of sin to serve the living God. Thank you, Jesus, for receiving me; thank you Jesus for restoring me; thank you Jesus for saving me. Amen!”

Prayer.

1. Father, by your Spirit open my eyes of understanding to the covenant of financial fortune as presented today, and empower me to walk in it for life 17:1-2.