THE BLESSINGS OF FINANCIAL FAITHFULNESS

THE BLESSINGS OF FINANCIAL FAITHFULNESS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Malachi 3:10

Supporting Texts: Luke 6:38, Proverbs 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Matthew 6:21

INTRODUCTION:
Financial faithfulness is a powerful principle in the Kingdom of God. It reflects our trust in God as our Source and our willingness to honour Him with our substance. When we manage our finances according to God’s instructions—through tithes, offerings, and generous giving—we invite His blessings into our lives.

Many Christians desire financial breakthrough but neglect the foundational requirement of faithfulness in their stewardship. God does not just bless any giver; He blesses faithful givers. Financial faithfulness is not only about what we give but how we honour God with all that we have.

In this study, we shall explore the profound blessings that come with financial faithfulness. God is not a debtor to any man—when we obey His financial instructions, He responds with abundance, protection, and divine increase.

1. GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO HONOUR HIM WITH THEIR SUBSTANCE

a) Giving is a form of honour
(Proverbs 3:9) – When we honour the Lord with our wealth, we acknowledge His lordship over our lives.

b) Tithing is an act of covenant obedience
(Malachi 3:10) – Bringing the tithe shows we trust God's system above the world’s system.

c) Honour attracts divine attention
(1 Samuel 2:30) – God promises to honour those who honour Him, including with their finances.

d) Stinginess dishonours God
(Haggai 1:4-6) – Neglecting God in our giving brings lack and frustration.

Biblical Example: Abel's Acceptable Offering (Genesis 4:3-5)
Abel honoured God with the best, and God respected his offering, unlike Cain’s.

2. FAITHFUL GIVING PROVOKES DIVINE SUPPLY

a) Giving opens the windows of heaven
(Malachi 3:10) – God promises to pour out blessings we cannot contain.

b) Generosity activates abundance
(Luke 6:38) – What you give determines what returns to you.

c) Sowing leads to reaping
(2 Corinthians 9:6) – The measure of our sowing determines the magnitude of our harvest.

d) God is able to meet all your needs
(Philippians 4:19) – Financial faithfulness puts us in line to enjoy God’s provision.

Biblical Example: The Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8-16)
Her giving in a time of scarcity triggered divine supply throughout the famine.

3. FINANCIAL FAITHFULNESS PROTECTS YOUR RESOURCES

a) God rebukes the devourer
(Malachi 3:11) – Faithful tithers enjoy supernatural preservation of their finances.

b) Giving brings divine covering
(Psalm 41:1-2) – God protects and preserves those who consider the poor.

c) Faithful givers enjoy divine insurance
(Job 1:10) – A hedge of protection surrounded Job because of his righteousness and generosity.

d) It prevents wastage
(John 6:12) – Jesus taught stewardship and care even after miraculous provision.

Biblical Example: Israelites in Egypt during Plagues (Exodus 10:23)
God preserved their possessions in Goshen while Egypt was wasting in plagues.

4. GOD MULTIPLIES WHAT YOU GIVE

a) God multiplies seed sown
(2 Corinthians 9:10) – God not only receives your seed but multiplies it.

b) Giving releases multiplication grace
(John 6:11-13) – The boy’s five loaves and two fish multiplied in Jesus’ hands.

c) Financial obedience triggers fruitfulness
(Leviticus 26:4-5) – God ensures that your labour is not wasted.

d) Giving connects you to supernatural increase
(Genesis 26:12) – Isaac sowed and reaped a hundredfold because of God’s hand.

Biblical Example: Peter’s Boat as a Seed (Luke 5:1-7)
Peter offered his boat to Jesus, and in return, he experienced a boat-sinking breakthrough.

5. GIVING ESTABLISHES YOUR HEART IN GOD

a) Where your treasure is, your heart will be
(Matthew 6:21) – Giving helps align your heart with God’s kingdom.

b) Giving breaks the power of mammon
(Matthew 6:24) – You cannot serve God and money; giving shows who you truly serve.

c) Giving reflects spiritual maturity
(Acts 20:35) – Mature believers understand the blessing of giving over receiving.

d) Giving keeps your heart grateful
(Deuteronomy 8:18) – Recognising God as your source helps you remain humble and thankful.

Biblical Example: The Macedonian Church (2 Corinthians 8:1-5)
Despite poverty, they gave joyfully and generously, showing their deep commitment to God.

CONCLUSION:
Financial faithfulness is not a burden but a pathway to divine favour, abundance, and preservation. It is a kingdom key that unlocks both spiritual and material blessings. God watches over those who honour Him with their finances and ensures they lack no good thing.

When we give consistently, joyfully, and faithfully, we demonstrate our trust in God as our Provider. The blessings that follow include divine provision, protection, multiplication, and a deeper walk with God. Let every believer be found faithful in this area.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, make me a faithful steward of the resources You have given me.
2. Father, let the windows of heaven be opened over my life as I obey Your word.
3. I reject the spirit of stinginess; I receive the heart of generous giving.
4. Lord, rebuke every devourer working against my finances in Jesus’ name.
5. Multiply every seed I sow and bring bountiful harvests into my life.
6. Father, let my finances be preserved and protected supernaturally.
7. Help me to honour You with my tithes, offerings, and sacrificial giving.
8. I connect to divine opportunities through faithful financial obedience.
9. Let my giving draw me closer to You and strengthen my trust in You.
10. I declare supernatural breakthroughs and prosperity in my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You will enjoy open heavens and unstoppable financial favour!
2. Every seed you sow shall bring a multiplied harvest!
3. The devourer is rebuked for your sake, and your storehouse shall be full!
4. You shall never know financial embarrassment or lack again!
5. God will make you a channel of blessing to your generation!
6. Your giving shall provoke uncommon opportunities and divine connections!
7. You will not labour in vain; your harvest will be abundant and protected!
8. The grace to give consistently and joyfully rests upon you now!
9. Financial doors shall open for you speedily and supernaturally!
10. You will live in overflow and testify of God’s financial wonders!