FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT

FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:1
“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” – Deuteronomy 8:18

Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:19; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Psalm 112:1-3; 3 John 2; Haggai 2:8

Description: Financial settlement is God’s divine intervention that brings an end to lack, insufficiency, and debt, and establishes His children in abundance and prosperity for kingdom advancement.

INTRODUCTION
Financial settlement is not merely about acquiring wealth; it is about coming into the place where God Himself establishes you in economic rest and sufficiency. From Scripture, we see that God desires His children to prosper and live above lack, so that they can serve Him with joy and impact the lives of others. True settlement in finances comes when God takes over your economy and ensures that you are no longer struggling to survive, but thriving to fulfil purpose.

Unfortunately, many believers are still bound by cycles of poverty, debt, and insufficiency. These conditions do not glorify God, because He has already made provision for our financial settlement through His covenant of blessing with Abraham. As children of Abraham by faith in Christ Jesus, we are entitled to the inheritance of divine provision and abundance.

Therefore, financial settlement must be understood as both a spiritual and practical matter. It involves breaking free from financial curses, aligning with God’s covenant principles, and positioning yourself for divine supply. In this teaching, we shall see how God establishes His children financially, the obstacles to financial settlement, and how to walk in supernatural abundance.

1. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT
Every true financial settlement begins with acknowledging God as the ultimate source of wealth and provision. Without Him, human labour leads to emptiness.

a) God owns all resources – “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.” (Haggai 2:8). He is the Owner and Distributor of wealth.

b) God gives power to get wealth – (Deuteronomy 8:18). It is not by human strength or connections, but by divine empowerment.

c) God blesses the work of our hands – (Deuteronomy 28:12). Financial settlement requires diligence combined with divine blessing.

d) God delights in our prosperity – (Psalm 35:27). It gives Him joy to see His children prosper.

Biblical Example: God settled Isaac financially during famine. While others were struggling, Isaac sowed in the land and reaped a hundredfold because God blessed him (Genesis 26:12-14).

2. HINDRANCES TO FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT
Many believers remain unsettled financially because of ignorance, disobedience, or demonic interference.

a) Ignorance of covenant principles – (Hosea 4:6). Lack of knowledge keeps many in poverty.

b) Wrong financial practices – (Proverbs 21:20). Wastefulness, laziness, and lack of planning destroy prosperity.

c) Satanic embargoes and curses – (Malachi 3:9). Financial stagnation can be caused by spiritual attacks.

d) Selfishness and lack of generosity – (Proverbs 11:24). Withholding breeds poverty, but giving multiplies blessings.

Biblical Example: The prodigal son (Luke 15:11-17) wasted his inheritance and fell into poverty because of wrong financial practices.

3. KEYS TO DIVINE FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT
God has laid down principles in His Word that guarantee financial settlement when obeyed.

a) Covenant giving (Tithe & Offering) – (Malachi 3:10). Tithing secures open heavens and rebukes devourers.

b) Kingdom investment – (Matthew 6:33). Putting God’s kingdom first attracts divine provision.

c) Diligence and excellence in work – (Proverbs 22:29). God blesses the hands of the diligent.

d) Faith and contentment – (Hebrews 13:5). Trusting God and avoiding greed opens doors to divine supply.

Biblical Example: The widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8-16) gave her last meal to Elijah in obedience, and God settled her financially throughout the famine.

4. EXPERIENCING LASTING FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT
Financial settlement is not just a temporary breakthrough but a sustained covenant walk with God.

a) Living in obedience – (Job 36:11). Obedience to God secures abundance.

b) Living a life of generosity – (2 Corinthians 9:6-8). Givers never lack because God multiplies their seed.

c) Trusting God in times of scarcity – (Habakkuk 3:17-19). Faith in God preserves you even in famine.

d) Walking in covenant inheritance – (Galatians 3:29). As heirs of Abraham, financial settlement is our portion.

Biblical Example: Solomon honoured God with extravagant sacrifice (1 Kings 3:3-13), and God settled him financially and gave him wealth beyond measure.

CONCLUSION
Financial settlement is God’s plan for His children. He does not want us to live in lack or struggle to survive, but to enjoy sufficiency in all things so that we can serve Him and be a blessing to others. The covenant of financial settlement is available to all who will trust God as their source, obey His Word, and apply covenant principles of giving, diligence, and generosity.

Therefore, no matter the level of financial hardship you may be experiencing, God is able to settle you. Just as He settled Isaac in famine and the widow of Zarephath in scarcity, He will also settle you. Rise in faith, obey His covenant, and claim your portion of divine financial settlement.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, thank You because You are my source of wealth and sufficiency.
2. O Lord, break every curse of financial limitation over my life and family.
3. I command every satanic embargo on my finances to be lifted now in Jesus’ name.
4. Father, empower my hands to prosper and bless the works I do.
5. Lord, open doors of financial opportunities and favour unto me.
6. Every spirit of waste and wrong spending in my life, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, settle me financially and make me a blessing to others.
8. By the blood of Jesus, I silence every devourer working against my finances.
9. Lord, give me wisdom to manage wealth according to Your principles.
10. Father, in this season, let financial settlement be evident in my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS
1. I declare, you shall no longer live in lack, your season of financial settlement has come.
2. Every financial delay and stagnation in your life is terminated today.
3. You shall enjoy open heavens, and the devourer shall be rebuked for your sake.
4. God shall empower your hands to prosper and establish the work of your hands.
5. From today, you shall attract opportunities for wealth and increase.
6. You shall not borrow but lend to nations in Jesus’ name.
7. The Lord shall give you wisdom to manage and multiply resources.
8. Every door of financial favour and abundance shall open to you.
9. You shall prosper and flourish in the midst of famine.
10. Your financial settlement shall be permanent, and you shall be a blessing to generations.