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| FREELY GIVEN! The Greatest Gift is Relational Eternal Life Now and Forevermore! Only our Creator can bestowed upon humanity—relational eternal life in His Presence now and forever. This life is not merely existence without end, but living fellowship with the One True God. It is the life made available through the Gospel of Salvation in Jesus Christ. The Gospel is called the “Good News” because it reveals what God Himself has freely accomplished for mankind. Through Christ, the door has been opened for humanity to enter into a restored and living relationship with the Almighty. This Good News declares that the One Living God—the Holy Trinity known in Persons as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the divine Godhead and Creator of the universe— is good and full of mercy. From His own loving nature, He freely offers personal relationship with every human being. What was once hidden as a divine mystery has now been revealed through the Son of God. Through Jesus Christ, humanity is invited into communion with the Father, into redemption through the Son, and into living fellowship through the Holy Spirit. The eternal purpose of God is not distant observation of His creation, but loving relationship with those He has made His own in His peace treaty of reconciliation. John 3:7 (AMP) Do not be surprised that I have told you, ‘You must be born again [reborn from above— spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified].’ The foundation of this freely given relationship is the very nature of God Himself, for God is love. The love revealed in Scripture is not merely human affection but the divine love called agape—a love that gives, sacrifices, and seeks the good of another without condition. 1 John 4:8 (AMP) The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love [He is the originator of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature]. This agape love is demonstrated most clearly in the giving of the Son of God for the salvation of the world. John 3:16 (AMP) For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. In the Scriptures, agape (Greek: ἀγάπη) represents the highest and purest form of love— a divine, sacrificial, and unconditional love that originates from God and flows toward others regardless of their response or worthiness. Unlike forms of human love such as philia (friendship affection) or eros (romantic love), agape is not dependent upon emotion or circumstance. It is a deliberate expression of God's character. It is the willful choice to give, to bless, and to seek the good of another above oneself. Through this agape love, God freely gives the greatest gift of all: eternal life in His Presence, a restored relationship with the Father through the Son, and the indwelling fellowship of the Holy Spirit. What God has freely given through Christ becomes the foundation of the believer’s life—received by faith, sustained by grace, and lived out in loving relationship with the Holy Trinity now and forever. Romans 8:28 (AMP) And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. We start with the Greatest Gift: Relational Eternal Life in the Presence of Almighty God, Now and forever and forever! It is the Life only available through the Gospel of Salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the “Good News!”. And the good news is this… that God, the One Living Holy Trinity (known in Persons Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the divine Godhead, the creator of the universe, is Good, and Freely offers personal relationship with each human being! This is a Great Mystery that has been revealed by the Son of God! God's Love is Freely Given!!! 1. It is a "Willful Choice" Over Feeling Agape is not a fleeting emotion or sentiment, but a "steady intention of the will" to seek another's highest good. It is often described with verbs rather than adjectives— it is love in action, as seen in 1 Corinthians 13 (e.g., love acts patiently, acts kindly). Agapē gives. Agapē sacrifices. Agapē heals. Agapē restores. 2. It is Unconditional and Unmotivated Agape does not depend on the value or attractiveness of the recipient; it is "unmotivated" in that it is not contingent on any worth in the object of love. It is a proactive, giving love that is bestowed upon the undeserving. 3. It is Sacrificial and Self-Giving Agape is exemplified in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, making it the highest expression of love—laying down one's life for others. It is a "self-giving" disposition that is unconcerned with the self and focused on the well-being of another. 4. It is Supernatural (Source is God) Agape is not natural to human beings and cannot be sustained on our own strength. It is "poured into the believer's heart through the Holy Spirit". It is considered a "supernatural" power that enables believers to love in a way that isn't otherwise possible. 5. It includes "Unconquerable Benevolence" Theologian William Barclay described agape as "unconquerable benevolence" or "invincible goodwill". It means that no matter what someone does to you, you refuse to seek anything but their highest good, meaning it extends even to loving one's enemies. 6. It Functions as a "Value-Creating Principle" Agape does not merely recognize value in someone; it creates value by loving them. It is a transforming, creative force, as Nygren explains that the person loved by God gains worth precisely because God loves them. Reflecting upon Key Scriptures Defining Agape: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7: The defining, active characteristics of love (patient, kind, not envious, etc.). John 3:16: "For God so loved [agapao] the world that he gave..." (Action-oriented, Self-sacrificing, Freely Given). 1 John 4:8: "God is love [agape]." (Agape is the very nature of God). Agape is supernatural, intentional, and self-sacrificial action that seeks the absolute best for another person, modeled by Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit Hallelujah! Agape" Love is not God’s sentiment—it is His action! But the influence of this world, is bent toward the dark side, and basically against everything that is truth and life in the only Living God. In order to have an intimate relationship with us, God Sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, with the "special message" of the Kingdom of Heaven! His assignment mission included willingness to be sacrificed as Atonement (forgiveness) for the sin of rebellion against the Love of God of mankind. He was destined to suffer and die for all of our wrongs, making full payment for them through His blood sacrifice and physical death.... Freely Given! He conquered death for us and was Raised from the dead in His Resurrection to Life! He publicly ascended into heaven… making a way for us to follow His "pattern" and enter heaven as well. For the Freely Given sacrifice of Father God's Only Begotten Son, there is one requirement that God has made... we must believe, rely upon, trust Jesus Christ as the Light to the world via all that He taught and demonstrated! We must turn away (make a decision) to change from our old rebellious life taught by the world and receive Father's Only Begotten Son, Jesus, into our hearts and life by faith that He is the Divine Son of God! Then yield to the enrichment and benefits God provides as He by the indwelling Spirit of the Lord (Holy Spirit) leads and guides. Acts 17:28 (AMP) For in Him we live and move and exist [that is, in Him we actually have our being], as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His children.’ A new life is begun inside of us, changing us and conforming us into His image… ultimately granting us the incredibly marvelous gift of eternal life with the Blessed Holy Trinity, (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), the angels, our loved ones and believers… in Heaven! Ministry is a precious gift of God, too! Freely Given! There are wide varieties! Everyone "born-again believer is called into the Spiritual Body of Christ... Romans 12:4-5 (AMP) 4 For just as in one [physical] body we have many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function or special use, 5 so we, who are many, are [nevertheless just] one body in Christ, and individually [we are] parts one of another [mutually dependent on each other]. In the passage of Ephesians 4:11 [the "Function" Gifts of Christ Freely Given to men (non-gender) are to (1) Equip the Body of Christ and to (2) Build up the Body to do the "works of kingdom of heaven ministry." What defines ministry? Answer: Empowering functions are called Ascension gifts. They are "Good Works" as demonstrated by the Lord Jesus in His apostolic appointment to the earth to (1) Reveal the Father and (2) Demonstrate the Kingdom of Heaven. NOW Still Operational (Today!) as released to Holy Spirit in Christ's promise of the Coming of the Holy Spirit ("Spirit of the Lord") to Comfort, Help and Empower freely obedient believer-servants for service in Building the Kingdom of God upon the Earth! Two ways in which empowerment results are (1) by the Holy Spirit/Holy Ghost (directly) or (2) by the Holy Spirit "transfer of anointing" (empowerment)... the ministry of "laying on of hands" through active "anointed" servants chosen and anointed by the Lord via Holy Spirit. Those who believe in Christ Jesus are not merely called into belief, but into a living relationship with the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Through Christ, believers are brought into a covenant fellowship where divine knowledge, understanding, and spiritual life are freely given by God. These gifts are not earned by human merit but are graciously imparted so that the children of God may know Him, walk with Him, and participate in the advancement of His Kingdom. The Kingdom of God operates according to the nature and generosity of God Himself. What God freely gives to His people is intended to flow through them to others. Spiritual knowledge, wisdom, grace, truth, and love are received from God and then shared as believers serve His purposes in the earth. Matthew 10:8 (AMP) Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. This principle reflects the heart of Father God. The Father is the origin and source of every good and perfect gift. From Him flows wisdom, revelation, and understanding for those who seek Him. Through His love, believers are welcomed into fellowship with Him and are given the privilege of knowing His will. Those who believe in Christ Jesus are not merely called into belief, but into a living relationship with the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Through Christ, believers are brought into a covenant fellowship where divine knowledge, understanding, and spiritual life are freely given by God. These gifts are not earned by human merit but are graciously imparted so that the children of God may know Him, walk with Him, and participate in the advancement of His Kingdom. The Kingdom of God operates according to the nature and generosity of God Himself. What God freely gives to His people is intended to flow through them to others. Spiritual knowledge, wisdom, grace, truth, and love are received from God and then shared as believers serve His purposes in the earth. Revisiting Matthew 10:8 (AMP)... Freely you have received, freely give. This principle reflects the heart of Father God. The Father is the origin and source of every good and perfect gift. From Him flows wisdom, revelation, and understanding for those who seek Him. Through His love, believers are welcomed into fellowship with Him and are given the privilege of knowing His will. James 1:5 (AMP) If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. James 1:17 (AMP) Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning. Through the Son, Christ Jesus, believers are reconciled to the Father and brought into the riches of divine grace. Jesus not only reveals the Father but also demonstrates the Kingdom principle of receiving from God and giving to others. Everything He received from the Father, He freely shared with those who believed. John 17:7–8 (AMP) Now they know that everything You have given Me is from You; for the words which You gave Me I have given to them; and they received them and really understood with confident assurance that I came from Your presence, and they believed [without any doubt] that You sent Me. The life of Christ shows that the knowledge and truth given by the Father are never meant to remain hidden or reserved. They are to be spoken, demonstrated, and shared so that others may enter the same fellowship with God. The Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, is given to believers so that the things of God may be revealed, understood, and communicated. The Spirit opens the understanding of the believer and makes known the wonderful realities that God has freely given. 1 Corinthians 2:12 (AMP) Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the [Holy] Spirit who is from God, so that we may know and understand the [wonderful] things freely given to us by God. As the Spirit teaches and guides, believers grow in knowledge and spiritual understanding. What the Spirit reveals is not only for personal blessing but also for ministry, encouragement, and the strengthening of others in the body of Christ. John 16:13 (AMP) But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth [full and complete truth]; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but He will speak whatever He hears [from the Father—the message regarding the Son], and He will disclose to you what is to come [in the future]. In this divine relationship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, believers live in a continual flow of receiving and giving. They receive wisdom from the Father, grace and truth through the Son, and revelation and guidance by the Holy Spirit. What they receive is not meant to remain confined within them, but to flow outward for the benefit of others and for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Acts 20:35 (AMP) In everything I showed you [by example] that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, “It is more blessed and brings greater joy to give than to receive.” Thus the life of the believer reflects the very nature of the Holy Trinity. The Father gives, the Son gives, and the Holy Spirit gives. In the same way, those who walk in fellowship with God receive His gifts, His wisdom, and His truth—and they freely give what they have received so that the knowledge of God may spread and the Kingdom of Christ may grow in the hearts of people everywhere. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (AMP) And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything, being completely self-sufficient in Him, and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity. FREELY GIVEN! Just as the manifestation of God’s will in the earth requires men and women to yield themselves to the authority of the Word of God—the Kingdom of Christ—and to the living Person of the Holy Spirit, so also Covenant Believers are given the opportunity to participate in the advancement of the Kingdom through faithful stewardship. God has ordained divine partnership between heaven and earth. As believers surrender their hearts to Him, they are also invited to “plug into” the grace God provides for giving, allowing His provision to flow through them for the work of ministry and the expansion of His Kingdom. In Scripture, this principle is revealed through the law of seedtime and harvest. Financial giving, when offered freely from a willing heart, is not merely an act of charity, it is a spiritual seed sown into the purposes of God. The Bible calls this principle SEED. A seed, when planted in the ground and watered, undergoes a transformation. The outward form must first die in the soil, but from that surrender emerges a new life that multiplies and produces abundance. In the same way, when believers release what God has placed in their hands for His purposes, the Lord Himself brings forth increase according to His divine order. As the Apostle Paul wrote: 1 Corinthians 3:6 (AMP) “I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was causing the growth.” This reveals an essential truth: human obedience participates, but God alone produces the increase. Therefore, when blessings—our seeds—are freely given from a sincere and grateful heart, they enter into God’s economy where He multiplies what is sown for the advancement of His work. What is released in faith returns with increase, not merely in material form, but in spiritual fruit, provision, and eternal impact. Through this divine principle, God grants His people a clearer understanding of His grace—grace that is freely given and freely received. The ultimate "pattern of giving" is found in the Son of God Himself: "the pattern of the Son!" Jesus Christ gave freely and completely. He gave His life so that humanity might receive life—not merely existence, but life in abundance and eternity with God. His sacrifice reveals that true giving flows from love and obedience to the Father. As Jesus declared: Luke 6:38 (AMP) “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure— pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.” This promise reveals a profound spiritual question every believer must answer before the Lord— What shall we freely give that unlocks what God desires to release into our lives? The answer begins with understanding the very nature of God. Once again, we are directed to the eternal reality that God is love, and His love is given without condition. From the beginning He has demonstrated this truth by freely giving His Son for the redemption of humanity from sin, disobedience, and rebellion against His will. Jesus teaches that our response to such love is not forced—it is chosen. Each person has been given the freedom to respond with the offering of the heart, the devotion of the soul, and the commitment of the mind. Thus, giving is not merely about resources—it is about the willing surrender of a life aligned with God’s purposes, where love, faith, and obedience become the seeds that God multiplies for His glory and the advancement of His Kingdom. Luke 10:25-27 (AMP) 25 And a certain lawyer [an expert in Mosaic Law] stood up to test Him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” 27 And he replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” Let's confirm the Law Jesus quoted in Luke 10. Exodus 20:3 (AMP) First Commandment given to Moses: “You shall have no other gods before Me. Exodus 20:5 God does not tolerate the transfer of the honor and worship that is due Him to any other being or object. Deuteronomy 6:5 (AMP) Giving of the Law: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire being]. The Lord Jesus said He was "sending" the Holy Spirit to abide in His disciples! He fulfilled His Word on the Day of Pentecost! Faith in the Son of God is Freely Given! The indwelling Holy Spirit is Free! The indwelling and Faith are Freely Given! Luke 11:13 (AMP) If you, then, being evil [that is, sinful by nature], know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask and continue to ask Him!” The Holy Spirit represents/re-presents the "Divine Fruit of the Spirit." Holy Spirit is God in the" born-again" of the spirit! The transformation of heart, soul, and mind of a person out of the darkness of the world into Christ's marvelous Light! Love is the highest essence for there is No law against the Love (Agape') of God! Knowledge and Understanding are the Free Elements of spiritual growth and maturity ("seeds" of righteousness) that have almost been totally lost in the world due to the liberal programming, humanism and perversions taught in our grade schools, high schools and especially in our universities. Many cities in nations of the world are filled with demonstrators denouncing the freedoms granted. Many under demonic rulers are thirsty for freedom to worship our Living God. In the Republic of the United States as established under the laws and principles of God there is constant movement upon and attack to destroy Christian worship and even economic foundations (freedom to work) provided in the Bill of Rights. These forces are of Islamic and Communistic ideology! These ideology forces continue to permeate global societies! They are forces of hell working to thwart (annihilate) all that pertains to the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Jesus warns of these forces as persecution! John 15:20 (AMP) Remember [and continue to remember] that I told you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. As we continually freely give of our heart, soul and mind to the divine will of God in Jesus Christ, persecution is experienced in a variety of forces. However, we are assured of our faithfulness in the promise of God to always know that we are safe and secure in His love! Romans 8:35 (AMP) Who shall ever separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? =================================================================== God the Father and Jesus Christ have basically been mandated out of educational systems! Crime is rapport around the world and totalitarianism (globalism) is continually murderous as a force to eradicate Christianity! But >Great Changes< are emerging to bring prosperity in all areas of human existence into the "reality realm" of life as we witness God's Grace and Merciful Love working for the benefits of human societies! Gaining great interest and renewed attention is a nearly 50-year-old prophetic "Word of Knowledge" released through the Heart of God declared by Charles Capps. Charles Capps  (promoted to
heaven on Sunday, February 23, 2014) https://cappsministries.com/pages/tribute On February 1, 1978, Charles delivered what he described as a word from the Lord concerning what he called a coming “financial inversion.” In that message he declared that the world’s economic systems would experience seasons of rising and falling, yet those who walked by faith, obeyed the Scriptures, and sowed into the work of God would witness an unusual movement of resources into the Kingdom. He spoke of vast reservoirs of wealth that had accumulated in the hands of the wicked and said that a time would come when those reservoirs would be redirected into the work of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His understanding reflected the biblical principle found in Proverbs 13:22 (AMP), which declares that “the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.” According to the word he delivered, those resources would ultimately flow toward the proclamation of the Gospel so that there would be no lack in the work of God’s Kingdom. At the time the message was received with interest but seemed distant to many who heard it. Like many prophetic teachings he delivered, it was preserved among his broader body of work on faith, confession, and biblical prosperity. Yet over the years, as global economic cycles have continued to rise and fall, believers have revisited the 1978 message and reflected upon its significance. In the providence of God, what first appeared to be a simple and ordinary encounter became the turning point of Charles’ life and ministry. During the early 1960s, Charles attended a Methodist Men’s Breakfast where he had what seemed to be a “chance” meeting with two men—a newspaper salesman and a cab driver. Yet what appeared to be coincidence was, in truth, a divinely arranged moment. In the course of their conversation, the men spoke to him about the ministry of Kenneth E. Hagin and placed into his hands a small but powerful booklet entitled *Right and Wrong Thinking.* As Charles read and reflected upon its message, one particular truth gripped his heart: what we think, we say—and what we say, we eventually come to believe. This simple but profound principle awakened him to the spiritual power and responsibility carried in human words. Through renewed study of the Scriptures, he began to see that the Bible consistently reveals the influence of the heart and the tongue. Jesus declared that “the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.” This is the Light of Truth for those filled with the Word of God and the Holy Spirit of Christ and those filled with evil thoughts, words and actions...those who deny and rebel against God. Matthew 12:34 (AMP) You brood of vipers, how can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. Realizing that his own speech had often been shaped by doubt and negative expectations, Charles made a deliberate decision to bring both his thinking and his speaking into alignment with the Word of God. The process required discipline and perseverance. Breaking free from the ingrained patterns of negative thinking was not immediate, but through faith and continual meditation on the Scriptures he began to experience real transformation. As his thoughts changed, his words changed—and as his words changed, the direction of his life began to change as well. In time he witnessed the fruit of this principle, confirming the wisdom of Proverbs 18:21 (AMP), which declares that “death and life are in the power of the tongue.” As Charles’ understanding deepened, so did his testimony. Word of the change in his life spread, and he was invited to share his experience at a meeting of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship, founded by Demos Shakarian. There, his clear and uncomplicated presentation of biblical truths resonated with listeners. He did not present complex theological arguments; instead, he explained practical principles from Scripture that believers could apply in everyday life—principles of faith, confession, and trust in God’s promises. His message soon began appearing in Christian magazines and publications, where readers from many denominations discovered encouragement through his simple and faith-filled teaching. People recognized that the truths he shared were rooted in Scripture and accessible to any believer willing to trust and act upon God’s Word. Requests for speaking engagements increased rapidly. A significant turning point came with the publication of his influential pamphlet, *God’s Creative Power Will Work for You*. The demand for teaching and ministry that followed became so great that Charles eventually laid aside his work in farming in order to devote himself fully to teaching the Word of God. Over the years, he authored twenty- four books, many translated into multiple languages, carrying the message of faith and the authority of God’s Word to believers around the world. Central to his teaching was the understanding that the blessings and provisions of God are not given merely for personal gain but for the advancement of the Kingdom. Scripture reveals that God entrusts resources to His people so that His purposes on the earth may flourish. As it is written, God “is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good work,” 2 Corinthians 9:8 (AMP). The heart of Charles’ message consistently pointed believers toward generosity, obedience, and faith— freely receiving from the Lord and freely giving into His work. Charles Capps taught that the purpose of God’s provision is never self-centered accumulation but Kingdom advancement. The Lord blesses His people so they may participate in the spread of the Gospel and the building of His Kingdom on the earth. As Jesus instructed His followers, “Freely you received, freely give,” Matthew 10:8. In this sense, the financial resources entrusted to believers become instruments through which the love, message, and power of Christ can reach the world. Charles often referred to the physical body as an “earthsuit,” a temporary dwelling for the spirit during life on earth. Though his earthly journey concluded in 2014, the influence of what God accomplished through him continues to speak. His teachings, books, recordings, and testimonies still circulate among believers who seek to understand the authority of God’s Word and the responsibility of aligning their faith, speech, and actions with it. What began with a seemingly simple breakfast conversation became the foundation of a global teaching ministry that has strengthened the faith of countless believers. The essence of what God accomplished through Charles Capps remains rooted in the unchanging truth of Scripture: that those who love the Lord, trust His Word, and walk in faith become channels through which His provision and blessing flow for the sake of His Kingdom. And though the man himself has laid aside his earthly vessel, his message continues to encourage believers to think according to God’s Word, speak in agreement with His promises, and freely give in faith to the advancement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. ================================================================ May you consider sharing Heart of God Ministries International works in online social applications to reveal the Light of the Word in Christ? Let us now examine how the transfer of wealth relates to the prosperity applied to entrepreneurship in Jesus! Social Entrepreneurship: This type of entrepreneurship focuses on producing product and services that resolve social needs and problems. "Love your neighbor as yourself." John 8:32 AMP And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free. At the Heart of all Financial Freedom is the Central Issue of Health! ...Protecting Health, Caring for Health, Keeping Spiritually Healthy... 3 John 2 (AMP) Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually]. Economy is the divine result of these prayers! (As we have seen by witness of the Bible, this is the "dominion" mandate.) John the beloved, affirms this divine provision in the newness of Life as we live and have our being as a New Creature... in the "Law of the Spirit!" Would you agree that even though one may enjoy financial health... without one's physical and emotional health, the Joy of Life can be compromised? Christ came to release the supernatural abilities that were Freely Given to mankind in the Garden of Eden. God gave Adam a kingdom mandate of dominion (assignment)... to guard (protect) tend (care), and keep (increase & maintain) the natural substances! All was created to Give Peace, and Joy and Awe! Intimate communion was a daily event between God and mankind. Gen 2:15 AMP And the Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to tend and guard and keep it. Adam and Eve were to be shepherds (tend), kings (protect) & builders (increase & maintain), Throughout the portals of The City of Lights web pages, you will find continual references to the Light of Truth, Light of Life and the Light of the Spirit. God has withheld no GOOD Thing from His people! The Old Testament is filled with the foundational teachings of God's economy and the provisions He made for mankind. 1. Love God with All your heart, soul and mind. 2. Kingdom Living in both the Mosaic Law and the Law of the Spirit. [Note: Mosaic Law is no longer the "rule master" Jesus set us Free from it and established the Law of the Spirit... the New Creation! 3. The earth is the foundation of economy... physical prosperity... in earthly realms. The Lord Jesus came to fill and reveal all things past, present and future. In Christ all HEALTH abounds and that Health includes the WEALTH (prosperity) of Christ's Kingdom Culture... We see the elders sitting in the City Gates protecting, caring and keeping the cities in the (Gateways)... 1. participating in robust economy with each other, 2. those who lived nearby bringing the blessings of the increase of the work of their hands to sell and trade in the city markets, 3. the nomadic travelers from distant lands bringing their spices and exceptional goods and wares along the trade routes from distant nations to those gates. Herein, we observe God's will and way for commerce: entrepreneurship. It provides for free markets, locally, regionally and globally across nations. It provides for Kingdom of God building and reaping! Economy rises and falls on Commerce . We must learn the ultimate principle of commerce…Value for Value! We have just examined the (value of God...Freely Given) to the (value of man Freely Given.) This is the way of the Kingdom of God! This is a foundational principle. It is “sealed” in the universal law of seed time and harvest; Giving and receiving; “Whatever you sow will reap a harvest." We can build upon this principle of truth. ● It upholds and makes possible the economy of a "free-trade nation.” ● It is a great privilege to live in a “value for value” society. ● Benefits to mankind are multiplied as blessings heaped upon blessings. The world of commerce… regards value for value as profit, financial gain and wealth building! So does God! He owns all the silver and gold and all the cattle on the hills! He is able and available in direct relationship to lead and guide via (The Spirit of the Lord) Who abides within the redeemed eternal bless or who suffers... the rebellious and evil doers... destined for eternal hell. The "born again" of the spirit are the harvest transformed as the valued (blessed) of God's plan and provisions! May the grace ad mercy of God's Love be your's in the blessings of God and the blessings bestowed by others in His Divine Plan and Purpose for your Life, now and forevermore! Back to Top |
