Message Notes

Freedom from Your Fears Concerns – part 4

“Your Finances and God’s Provision”

GOD'S PROMISE:

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19 (NIV)

THE PREMISE:

God has promised to meet all my financial need…

1. IF I ASK FOR HELP.

You do not have because you do not ask God. James 4:2c (NIV)

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on

knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy

will be complete. John 16:24 (NIV)

2. IF I LEARN TO BE CONTENT.

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. 1 Timothy 6:6-7

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:12 (NIV)

3. IF I PRACTICE GIVING IN FAITH.

Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants

generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t

give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God

will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over

to share with others. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Honor the Lord by giving him the first part of all your income, and he will fill your barns with wheat and barley and overflow your wine vats with the finest wines. Proverbs 3:9-10 (TLB)

4. IF I MAINTAIN MY INTEGRITY.

The Lord demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness. Proverbs 16:11

Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool. Proverbs 19:1

5. IF I TRUST HIM WITH MY LIFE.

“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we

wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all

your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything

you need. Matthew 6:31-33

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so

unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.

1 Timothy 6:17

(Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible,New Living Translation second edition, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.) (Message adapted from Pastors.com)