Divine Purpose (Part 3)

Regardless of the lack of finances you are facing, God promises divine provision wherein you will lack nothing.  Paul told the Corinthians in 2 Corinthians 9:8, "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work."

Note the word "sufficiency" in this verse. God has promised that you will have all sufficiency in all things so that you can do every good work that you need to do. 

Here is the key to experience this sufficiency Chapter 9:10, 11:

"Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and  multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness; Being  enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us  thanksgiving to God."

Note the words "multiply" and "increase" in these verses.  God has promised to multiply what you give so that not only will your needs be met, but you will be able to sow additional resources into the Kingdom of God.  Even in times of economic famine, you will experience increase if you walk in obedience to God.  

For the next few days, we will examine this truth as we follow in the footsteps of the Prophet Elijah.  In 1 Kings 17, there is a tremendous example of divine provision during an economic famine.  At the time of this account, there was a great drought throughout the land.  It was judgment from God because of the sins of the people.  The heavens were shut up and there was no rain, fulfilling the Word of the Lord spoken by the prophet Elijah.  The land was barren and parched and the crops withered in the fields.

After Elijah's prophetic declaration regarding the coming drought and famine, God directed His servant to go to a brook called Cherith where he would receive supernatural provision.   Elijah might have questioned, "How am I going to get food out here by a little brook? I did what God told me to do and now I am being sent to a remote location where there will be no food.  I will be there all by myself and I am surely going to die."  Is that what Elijah said? No! 1 Kings 17:5 tells us that Elijah "went and did according unto the word of the Lord."

God may be telling you to take certain steps of faith during your own famine. Maybe you haven't expanded your business because you have been paying too much attention to the financial horror stories in the news.  Perhaps you have been afraid to tithe in obedience to God's Word because you fear it will cause personal lack.  In times of economic or spiritual famine, you must listen only to God and act upon the direction He gives you.