Believing And Trusting- Part 9
October 11, 2026 – 3:38 amTo walk in the Abrahamic Covenant, you should expect to become prosperous!
When it comes to prosperity in one’s life, it is vital that we be spiritually mature and not allow our prosperity to guide our actions but only be led by The Holy Spirit. Abraham trusted GOD, not his wealth.
The biggest challenge is letting God define prosperity while trusting His direction about how to pursue it. When money represents security, it is easy to mistake fear, impatience, or a promising opportunity for the Holy Spirit’s leading.
Jesus put the tension plainly: “You cannot serve God and money” (Matthew 6:24). That does not mean earning money or building a successful business is wrong. It means money cannot be the authority that decides what you will do.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 8:
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are Sons of God.
This verse describes God’s children as led by His Spirit; that leading may call for patience, generosity, honesty, or a decision that costs you a profitable opportunity.
A useful question is: “Would I still obey this direction if it made me less money?” If the answer is no, the desire for prosperity may be leading the decision. If the answer is yes, you are freer to pursue growth with an open hand.
GOD’S Word speaks of prosperity as something to steward faithfully, enjoy gratefully, and use generously. You and I don’t truly own anything.
David recorded by The Holy Spirit in Psalm chapter 24:
1 The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein.
That is an emphatic statement, no interpretation is needed! You and I are temporary stewards.
Moses recorded by The Holy Spirit in Deuteronomy chapter 8:
18 “And you shall remember the LORD Your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His Covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.
“Remember the LORD your God, for it is He Who gives you the ability to produce wealth,” and connects that gift to His covenant with Israel’s ancestors.
The key word is “remember.” Moses is speaking to Israel before they enter a land where they will have food, houses, herds, and increasing possessions. In verse 17 he warns them against saying, in effect, “My power and the strength of my hands made me wealthy.” Verse 18 answers that thought: their work is real, but their ability, opportunities, and provision ultimately come from God.
Who is “your fathers”? This refers to:
Deuteronomy chapter 1:
8 See, I have set the land before you; go in and possess the land which the LORD swore to your fathers-to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob-to give to them and their descendants after them.’
And in Deuteronomy chapter 6:
1 “Now this is the commandment, and these are the statutes and judgments which the LORD Your God has commanded to teach you, that you may observe them in the land which you are crossing over to possess,
2 that you may fear the LORD your God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments which I command you, you and your son and your grandson, all the days of your life, and that your days may be prolonged.
3 Therefore hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe it, that it may be well with you, and that you may multiply greatly as the LORD God of your fathers has promised you-‘a land flowing with milk and honey.’
10 “So it shall be, when the LORD your God brings you into the land of which He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give you large and beautiful cities which you did not build,
The FATHER’S intent of the Abrahamic Covenant has not changed. HE intends to establish HIS Kingdom throughout the earth, no matter how the current conditions look!
We must remember the lessons found in Deuteronomy chapter 8:
- God gives the ability to produce wealth. It does not say Israel should avoid work or that wealth appears without effort. It calls them to recognize the source behind their strength and success. That leaves room for diligence while ruling out self-sufficiency and pride.
- Wealth comes with a responsibility to remember God. Throughout the chapter, Moses warns that abundance can make people forget the Lord who sustained them in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 8:11–16). Remembering Him means more than feeling thankful. It includes obeying Him when life is comfortable (verses 6 and 11).
- The covenant matters. Moses says God gives this ability “to confirm His covenant” with their fathers. In this setting, Israel’s prosperity in the promised land is tied to God’s promises to their ancestors. The verse is therefore not a blanket promise that every faithful person will become rich.
- Prosperity is meant to deepen dependence, not replace it. Israel depended visibly on God for manna and water in the wilderness. In a fruitful land, that dependence would be easier to overlook. Moses asks them to see God’s Hand even when provision comes through ordinary work.
The question is, am I being led by the Holy Spirit in prosperity? The practical test is this: Can I receive an increase with gratitude, use it in obedience, and remain just as willing to follow God if He directs me to give, wait, or change course?
Deuteronomy 8:18 begins with remembering the Giver; the rest of Scripture helps show how to handle His gifts.
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