1 Chronicles 29:10-14. David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,
“Praise be to you, Lord,
the God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.
Philippians 4:19. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Everything in heaven and on earth belongs to God. Wealth, honor, power, and strength all flow from Him alone. As 1 Samuel 2:7 declares, it is the Lord who sends both poverty and wealth. He humbles and He exalts. From the beginning, God placed humanity on the earth not merely to survive, but to thrive. When He created us, He gave us a divine identity and authority: to be fruitful, fill the earth, subdue it, and rule over His creation (Genesis 1:27–28).
True financial wisdom begins with acknowledging that every good and perfect gift comes from above (James 1:17). It is God who gives us breath each day, strength in our weakness, and divine appointments with the people and resources we need. Nothing in life is random. God is sovereign over every situation, and He uses all things—plenty and scarcity—for His good purposes (Romans 8:28).
That’s why we must understand the principle of being before having. The world is filled with stories of people who were ruined not by poverty, but by prosperity. The love of money leads to corruption, anxiety, and idolatry (2 Timothy 3:1–5). Greed becomes a snare that destroys lives (Colossians 3:5). Jesus warned of this clearly when He spoke with the rich young ruler whose possessions kept him from following the Messiah (Matthew 19:16–22).
On the other hand, generational poverty has crippled millions around the world, leaving people in hopelessness and bondage. Both poverty and materialism are strategies of the devil, who has governed the world through the economy of darkness. His goal is to blind people with worldly wealth and distract them from eternal riches. He tempted even Jesus with the kingdoms of the world and their splendor (Matthew 4:1–11), but Jesus chose obedience over abundance.
God is calling us to reclaim financial power with a clear purpose: to restore the gospel in this generation and turn the economy of darkness into the economy of light (Isaiah 60:1–22). The true purpose of financial blessing is not luxury—but mission.
This is what David understood. His heart was fully aligned with the covenant of God—the promise of the coming Messiah. Though he was a king with access to great riches, he saw wealth as a means to fulfill God’s greater plan. David used his influence and resources to prepare for the building of the temple, the dwelling place of the Ark of the Covenant—the very center of gospel restoration in his time.
David knew that everything belonged to God and that everything he possessed was entrusted to him for a holy purpose. That is why God called him “a man after My own heart” (Acts 13:22). David didn’t build the temple himself, but he gave everything he had to make it possible for the next generation. In doing so, he secured a spiritual legacy far greater than any earthly kingdom.
In the same way, you are God’s precious child. You do not need to worry about what you will eat, drink, or wear. Your Father knows your needs (Matthew 6:25–32). Life is more than possessions. You are more valuable than anything you could ever accumulate. Know who you are in Christ. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33).
As Paul confidently declared, God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). God desires not only to break financial bondage in your life but also to equip you with financial power for the sake of the gospel. It is not God’s will for you to live in a poverty mindset—constantly anxious, fearful, or chasing wealth. He wants you to walk in freedom and contentment.
So stand firm on the Word of God. Restore a heart of gratitude. Surrender your life, including your finances, fully to Him. Delight in the gospel until you can say with Paul, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation… I can do all things through Him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:12–13).
In Christ, you are no longer trapped in the devil’s framework of scarcity and fear. You have inherited the fullness of God’s blessing (2 Corinthians 6:10). Whether you have little or much, you already possess everything in Christ.
Do not let the enemy deceive you with the false security of money. Trust your heavenly Father who created all things by His Word. Be spiritually alert to the operation of the economy of darkness around you and in your region. Like Priscilla and Aquila, understand why God has given you the work you do (Acts 18:1–3, Romans 16:3–4). View your business, labor, and income through the lens of evangelism and world missions.
God wants to use your tithe and offering—not just to sustain the church, but to transform culture, raise up remnants, and advance the gospel to the ends of the earth. This is the economy of light. Now is the time to arise and shine with the light of Christ—to shift the economy of this age by turning hearts back to God through the gospel.
Prayer. Father, all my past, present, and future are in Your hands. Everything I am and have came from You. Thank You for the love of Christ, who died for me. With the financial power You have entrusted to me, help me to shine Your light and turn the economy of darkness into the economy of light. Use my life, my work, and my resources for the sake of Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.