In the Kingdom of God, prosperity is not a result of luck, nor is it a reward for religious “toiling”. It is a covenantal inheritance that flows from a revelation of the Finished Work of Christ. Many believers are sitting on their couches “trusting God” without realizing that the anointing for increase is activated by specific spiritual laws and mindsets.
Prosperity is not merely about the balance in your bank account; it is a mindset that lacks the limitations of poverty and embraces the creative power of God. If you are under Grace, you are called to reign as a king in this life, which includes ruling over your financial circumstances.
1. Believe in the Prophets
The first key to activating financial increase is understanding the role of prophetic instruction in the realm of wealth. Scripture declares in 2 Chronicles 20:20 (NKJV), “Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper”.
- Prophetic Connection: There is a direct link between the voice of God through a prophet and the manifestation of prosperity.
- The Spoils of War: When the people of God followed prophetic counsel, they carried the treasures and spoils of their enemies for days.
- A Sign of the Hand of God: Where God speaks, prosperity follows; if a work is not prospering, we must question if the favor and voice of God are truly there.
2. Give Generously and Systematically
You cannot separate Christianity from giving because God is the ultimate source of all blessing. In the Kingdom, the way to increase is not by withholding, but by scattering.
- The Law of the Seed: Proverbs 11:24 (NKJV) teaches that “There is one who scatters, yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty”.
- Heart Alignment: Giving is the primary indicator of your spiritual condition; where your treasure is, there your heart—your spirit—will be also.
- Grace-Based Giving: Under the New Covenant, we do not give to get a blessing; we give from the position of being blessed, which induces a natural flow of wealth.
3. Speak to Your Money
Faith is a speaking spirit, and you have been given creative words in your mouth to decree and establish your financial reality. Jesus demonstrated that even the “fish of the sea” must respond to the words of a ruler by providing the necessary coins.
- Decree a Thing: Job 22:28 (NKJV) says you shall decree a thing and it shall be established.
- Magnify the Lord: Psalm 35:27 (NKJV) instructs believers to say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant”.
- Authority Over Lack: Just as Jesus commanded the mountain, you must speak to your financial mountains and command them to be removed.
4. Stop Toiling and Start Obeying
Many people toil for years on minimum wage, yet the blessing comes through obedience to a specific word, not through the sweat of your brow. Grace is the realm where you no longer toil but receive.
- At His Word: Peter toiled all night and caught nothing, but at the word of Jesus, a net-breaking catch was manifested.
- Divine Favor: Prosperity is activated when you move from self-effort to trusting in the favor of God that makes one rich and adds no sorrow.
- Rest in the Inheritance: You must stop trying to earn a breakthrough and start accepting the inheritance that has already been freely given to you in Christ.
Conclusion
Prosperity is a mindset away; it is a revelation that God takes pleasure in your increase. You are the head and not the tail, a ruler called to reign in life through the abundance of grace. By aligning your heart with the prophets, giving generously, speaking words of faith, and resting in obedience, you activate the covenantal wealth that belongs to every son of God. Poverty is not holiness, it is an error under the sun that is corrected when the righteous take their place as rulers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it wrong to want to be rich as a Christian?
No. God desires for you to prosper so that you can be a blessing to yourself and others. He rejoices when His children are blessed and prosperous.
Why am I still struggling if I am under Grace?
Struggle often comes from a lack of revelation or a poverty mindset. If you continue to toil in your own strength instead of obeying the Spirit, you bypass the flow of the blessing.
Do I have to pay tithes to be blessed?
In the New Covenant, giving and tithing are not legalistic requirements to avoid a curse, but testimonies that Jesus is alive forevermore. Giving is a grace that induces increase and keeps your heart aligned with your Source.
Does money have a spiritual component?
Yes, money is a spirit, and although it follows value and creativity, it ultimately flows to where there is a heart and spirit aligned with God’s Kingdom principles.
This article is part of a series answering difficult questions about grace and the New Covenant.