MONEY ANSWERETH ALL THINGS INCLUDING YOUR PRAYERS.
MONEY ANSWERETH ALL THINGS; EVEN YOUR PRAYERS.
The
above phrase might sound illogical and ambiguous; but prior to your remarks, I
implore you, let’s embark on a voyage of discovery; [with the Holy Spirit of
God as the Captain of our ship].
***Let’s
go sailing***
God
is business oriented in all His dealings. In other words, He is profit- minded
but unlike worldly men; He is not cost-saving. It costs God all He had - His
only begotten and beloved Son; Jesus
Christ, to risk the investment of Salvation and Redemption of Mankind. I
don’t think any business man on earth will afford such risk, he will be labelled;
an unwise investor, but not so with
the omnipotent God; whose economic, business and financial system is Supreme
above the world economies put together.
Just
as in every economic and financial system of the world, money is the
universally acceptable medium of exchange to effect trades and transactions,
same is applicable in transacting business with God; of course, “you must exchange your good quality money; [acceptable
by God], for his blessings and
gifts (His goods and services)”.
Before
we move further, let’s define the term ‘Money’:
“Money is the legitimate medium of exchange
for goods and services; that is recognized, approved, and acceptable in a
particular State/Country; and may be printed in coins and notes.”
From
the above definition, the following deductions could be made, thus:
Money must be:
i)
Legitimate (genuine).
ii)
Recognizable.
iii)
Approved.
iv)
Acceptable.
It
connotes that for one to trade and transact business successfully in any State
or Country, he must use the legal, recognized, approved and acceptable money/currency
in that particular State; failure to do that, will be a criminal offence,
punishable by law [and also will hinder business transactions].
With
respect to the above, what is the legal tender (money/currency) acceptable in
God’s Kingdom (Country)? It is “THANK”
(singular) or “THANKS” (plural); and
the only legitimate, approved and recognized sole agent, broker, accounting
officer and bank manager; through whom businesses can be transacted with God,
is “JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH”.
In
view of the foregoing, it then connotes that; to give ‘thanks’ to God through Jesus, is to make an advance
payments for the goods/services (prayer requests) ordered for. In other words,
prayer requests/petitions with “thanks” to God through Jesus, is equivalent to ‘a
purchase order with irrevocable letter of credit, sent to the exporter (God), from
the importer (petitioner/applicant - believer); and answered prayers, are the
goods/items delivered and shipped to its final destination (port of delivery of
the importer) and owner’.
Further analysis and
definitions:
A:
The Exporter is the person/firm that transfers goods/services; in exchange for
a financial gain.
B:
The Importer is the person/firm that request for goods/services, with
proportionate monetary payments.
C:
Purchase Order is a document comprising of the list of items of goods, attached
with its commensurate prices as agreed by both parties (exporter and importer);
in the acceptable currency of the exporting country [including terms of
delivery and payment], which the importer (buyer) forwards to the exporter
(seller).
D:
Irrevocable Letter of Credit is a payment method; undertaken by an approved
bank to pay the exporter the total value of the goods delivered and shipped to
the importer: which includes terms and conditions to be met by parties
(exporter and importer), and the bank serve as the guarantor/ surety to the
transaction.
Thus,
in this particular case study:
The
Exporter = God, the Father.
The
Importer = Applicant/petitioner (believer in Christ).
The
Purchase Order = Prayer requests forms/format [oral or written];
Items
of Goods = Specific prayer points;
Prices quoted in Acceptable Currency = Commensurate Thanksgiving
to God through Jesus;
Irrevocable Letter of Credit [with terms and conditions] = The
content of the book of Philippians 4:6-7;
Bank
Guarantee/Surety = Jesus Christ [See Hebrew 7:22];
Goods
Shipped and Delivered = Answered Prayers.
Example:
|
S/NO |
ITEM DESCRIPTION |
AMOUNT [IN “THANKS”] |
|
1 |
Healing for typhoid fever. |
Commensurate
thanks to God via Jesus. |
|
2 |
Power to do exploits. |
Commensurate
thanks to God via Jesus. |
|
3 |
Wisdom for Inventions. |
” |
|
4 |
Unlimited financial abundance. |
” |
Expressing the above in
words will be:
1:
Father, I request (order) for perfect health with “thanks”, through Jesus;
Amen.
2:
Father, I request for power to do exploits, with “thanks”, through Jesus;
Amen.
3:
Father, I request for wisdom for scientific inventions, with “thanks”, through Jesus; Amen.
4:
Father, I request for unlimited financial abundance with “thanks”, through Jesus;
Amen.
NOTE: No thanksgiving = No answered Prayers. [No payment for goods = No goods
shipped and delivered].
Jesus
Christ himself, demonstrated this
eternal principle, He will always say; “Father, I give you ‘thanks’”, prior to His command or request.
Remember this: For he who has, more
shall be given him, implies thus: “the
higher the payment and its frequency; the more the goods are being delivered”.
In other words, the more thankful you are, the more answered prayers will be
shipped and delivered to you.
Now,
what does it cost to be thankful to God? Absolutely nothing, just to open your
heart, mind, your own mouth and entire being in a profound expression of thanks,
praises and worship to God, through Jesus Christ. Please, don’t be like the man
described in the book of Psalm 49:20;
“A man who has riches without
understanding is like the beasts that perish.” (NIV).
You
have riches in Christ, which is effected by giving ‘thanks’ (heavenly
acceptable currency/money) to God via Jesus, which costs nothing. Therefore,
purchase your heavenly goods (wealth, healing, power etc.) with the legitimate
and acceptable money/legal-tender (THANKS); however, you shall perish like a
beast, without utilizing your purchasing power; [which is thanks]. So, always
be thankful to God via Jesus Christ!
PONDER ON THESE :( 1 Thessalonians
5:16-18).
Therefore,
‘Money answereth all things, even your prayers’; could be paraphrased as, thus:
Giving ‘thanks’ (God’s
currency/money) to God, through Jesus
Christ will definitely ensure (answereth)
that your goods (petitions/prayer
requests), are being shipped and
delivered to you; at your specific
destination/address [including all
things that pertains unto life].
“Be
careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”(Philippians 4:6).
“Rejoice
evermore.
Pray
without ceasing.
In
every thing give thanks: for
This
is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
“Giving
thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ ;”( Ephesians 5:20).
“And
whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him.”(Colossians 3:17 NRSV).
We
can now disembark; so, how was the voyage? I hope you enjoy the exploration and
fellowship in our seafaring?
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