One of the greatest challenges we all face is to release control, especially wealth. The love of money (or greed) is such a major stumbling block for both the rich and the poor. The rich do not want to let go of it and the poor want what the rich have. Many of those who are wealthy use the excuse that they are hoarding their wealth for their children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance. This attitude prevents them from hearing FATHER’S Voice concerning those resources. Additionally, the children place their trust in their inheritance and feel less of a need to hear FATHER for themselves. Their trust is misdirected and they will never mature spiritually.
If we truly trust FATHER, there is nothing “off the table” when it comes to our current possessions. I have often said that when there is a death in the family of an elder who potentially had financial resources, you will find out what is truly in the heart of potential inheritors. I have seen grown children sift through the belongings searching for money left behind before the man was in the ground. Jesus made it quite clear to the rich young ruler when in Matthew chapter 19 He spoke:
21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
You can keep the Law and feasts but what is in your heart will determine your own outcome in the Kingdom. If we really trust FATHER we will be able to release control over people, things, and finances. We have an example of this as well in Acts chapter 4:
32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.
34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,
35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.
36 And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus,
37 having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Being in unity brings forth blessing to all those who participate. This is one of the best examples of the Remnant being in one accord. There are those who attempt to use passages like this to extract resources from others for their own personal gain. There are some who have resources who bypass this passage looking for reasons not to give. Most people who are told they only have weeks or months to live place much less importance on their financial status for it no longer matters. What happens when you play the game of appearing to be in unity but greed is still found in your heart? You grieve the Holy Spirit. In Acts chapter 5:
1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession.
2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?
4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”
5 Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. 6 And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.
You can put on an appearance of being generous and in unity but you cannot fool FATHER for HE knows the intent of your heart. This is why you must be careful about this area of your life. Whatever you hold more dear to you than your Spiritual condition will become your challenge. Are you willing to lay down your possessions if called upon by FATHER? Jesus our Elder Brother is our best example and the disciples followed suit once they were enlightened. Once they finally could see that the Spiritual is greater than the physical were they able to release control of the carnal things in life.
Those who are in control of the U.S. are abusing the Spiritual mandate of this country. There has been a plan in place to be the dominant empire and control the rest of the world by force and finance. However, you cannot lie to the Holy Spirit and get away with it. There will come a day of reckoning and when that day arrives, we must not be caught unaware. FATHER raises up men and women to prepare HIS Remnant for such a time as this. Only those who are willing to release control and dominance will make the final cut. Jesus had the ability to dominate the Romans when He walked the earth. He could have called legions of war angels to take our Rome at any time. The Old Testament confirms that reality. But Jesus knew how to command by Love rather than control and dominate by self-serving intent. He had all the resources at His disposal when the need arose. We should be moving toward that state as well. Love is the answer.