I know this is not the normal post on the prophetic as I intended to do. However, I feel as this is a timely word. In the today’s economic crisis, many churches are in the face of heightened financial strain. Many members are opting to stay at home and watch church on TV for the sake of gas. Many have declined in paying tithes and offering. Those that are in full time ministry are feeling the pinch as expenses increase to travel and minister. Many of us we have to stand on the very word we have been preaching and believe the Lord that he will provide. As many times as we have spoken all of the provision scriptures in times where we were without lack. They are becoming ever more real to us now.
Many of us the Lord is moving and showing up as Provider. However, I want to encourage those were the bills are increasing and pay is decreasing which has enticed you to decline in ministry. Also, to the pastors and leaders who are struggling to minister because of the lack of adequate funds to maintain the church.
These scriptures really encouraged me.
Philippians 4:10-13.
Paul was writing this letter to the Philippian church. This scripture is very compelling. In verse 10, Paul was very excited because the provision that the church was providing for him while he was away had started to flourish again. Even though the church wanted to take care of the man of God, they lacked the opportunity at times
Then his letter takes a complete turn, He stated the reason for request support was not because he was in need, but because he understood contentment. He stated that he understood how to be content in all things. This is powerful you mean in his lack. There was no tangible element that could remove him from his purpose or from preaching the gospel. He understood how to be without and function and be sufficient.
TO ALL PASTORS, APOSTLES, INTERCESSORS, PROPHETS, AND THOSE IN MINISTRY
THE LORD SAYS: Remain content in all things. Lack and Insufficiency is not in excuse to drop out of the race and give up on what I have mandated you to do. If you will shift your mentality towards gain you will begin to see much fruitfulness in your life. It is an issue of faith and there is much grace available for you to stand in these times. Continue and don’t dwell on the provision because you will not lack bread. I desire to be the savior in your life but many of you are attempting to save yourself by your own strength, means and wisdom. Be encouraged! Though there is famine in the land. You will not suffer calamity. The house will not be in foreclosure. The car will not be repossessed. Your funds will not decrease. Place your strength in me. The economic crisis will not overtake you, but you must place your trust in me. I have made myself available for you.
Finally, YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENTHENS YOU.
Prophet Marcus Allen
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I stand in agreement with you,
Joel 25-26
and I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm , and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent amongst you
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And ye shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of your Lord your God, that hath dealt wonderously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.
God’s Word provides us with all the purpose and direction that we could ever need. God also gives us something more to be able to live the Christian life, he also gives us the anointing of the Holy Spirit,.
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Wonderful Word Prophet. I’m progressing through this time right now having closed a business. God has really made provision for my family and I. Through this time we’ve gained a closeness with the Lord our provider and Savior. The peace and contentment that he’s placed in us we can’t describe. Spending time in his presence has been the biggest key. His love is everlasting. I’m having a blast at home raising my two boys.
God Bless
Amen – we serve God not for what we can get from him but because we want to do his will and walk in obedience – he is the all sufficient God. He will supply all our needs not wants.
Remain blessed
Thank you prophet – it is in these days that we shall learn know God one of his names: jireh – provider
Amen – we serve God not for what we can get from him but because we want to do his will and walk in obedience – he is the all sufficient God. He will supply all our needs not wants.
Remain blessed
This is a great message…while I am experiencing terrible financial times, God has blessed me so much., My house is not in foreclosure, even though I started this year feeling that I was going to lose my house and my car. It’s now August and God has paid those bills on time. God has blessed me with help from perfect strangers. I keep my eyes on the Lord to provide for me in these downtimes and I keep my hope that one day soon I will once again be able to financially support and help other people and ministries but in the meantime God has shown me how to keep giving to his kingdom in other ways. Praise God.
God bless you!
karla
This is a good word, very encouraging.
Thank you so much!
Agreed. All the economy is only the beginning of many things that will test whether church leaders are in this for the fishes and the loaves or whether they really received the mantle of God to do the work and not practice a gift.
Peace
I am standing in agreement with you, Regardless of how our situations may look , JEHOVAH GOD, is STILL IN CONTROL OF ALL THINGS, Blessings to you all and Praise the Strong & Mighty Name of JESUS!!!
Thank you