0797 Fighting Financial Famine

0796 Fighting Financial Famine 8-10-16

Humor: “I sure did,” said the wife. “I got it all together, put it into my account and I wrote him a check.”. Man hiding Jews. Barber free cuts, florist (flowers), cop (donuts), congressman (10 congressman)

2350 verses on money. Twice as much as on faith and prayer combined 15% of everything Jesus taught was on money. More than hell and heaven combined 1/3 of parables dealt with money. 16 out of 38 parables 1 out of every 7 verses in three gospels deals with money The only subject Jesus spoke more than money was Kingdom of God

Who ruled the world:

From Adam to promise land - Family ruled From Joshua to Jesus’ death - Armies ruled From Rome to Middle Ages - Religion ruled From Middle Ages to Communism - Politics ruled

From Communism till now - Business rules

Golden rule: those who have gold make the rule

Singapore has 17% of millionaires compared to USA 4.3%, which ranks 7th in the world.

If you make 50k a year, you are on the top 6% of the wealthiest people.

If you make 200k a year, you are on the top of 4% of the wealthiest people.

There are 300,000 items in the average American home.

The average size of the American home has nearly tripled in size over the past 50 years.

1 out of every 10 Americans rent offsite storage.

USA has upward of 50,000 storage facilities, more than five times the number of Starbucks.

The average American woman owns 30 outfits - one of every day of the month. In 1930, that figure was 9.

Our homes have more television sets than people. On average television is turned on for 1/3 of the day.

Americans donate 1.9% of their income to charitable causes.

Shopping malls outnumber high schools. More is spend on shoes, jewelry, and watches than on higher education.

“Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.” 1 Samuel 16:13

Relationship with the Holy Spirit enhances your ability.

Then Pharaoh said to his servant, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?” Genesis 41:38

See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all matter of workmanship, to design artistic works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all mater of workmanship. Exodus 31:2-4

Yes, the Almighty will be your gold and your precious silver; for then you will have your delight in the Almighty, and lift up your face to God. You will make your prayer to Him, He will hear you, and you will pay your vows. You will also declare a thing, and it will be established for you; so light will shine on your ways. Job 32:25-28

It’s not about possessions but obsessions. God your source.

Jehovah Jireh (Gen.22:14), Wealth stored (Prov.13:22), God has pleasure (Ps.35:27), Power to get wealth (Debt.8:18), Cups runs over (Ps.23:5), Open windows of heaven (Mal.3:10), Blessing makes rich (Prov.10:22), You will eat of the good of the land (Is.1:19), A good measure, pressed down, shaken (Luke 8:38), Jesus came to give life (John 10:10), God will supply all your needs (Phil.4:19), Jesus became poor that you be enriched (2 Cor.8:9), I pray you prosper (3 John 1:2).

Ravens feeding prophet. Manna from heaven. Payment withheld. Oil never runs out. Flour does not run out. Economy changes by abundance of outside. Abundance caught of fish. 12 baskets left over.

Increase your skills to speed up the process and income will not be your salary.

“Look, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the Lord is with him.” 1 Samuel 16:18

Build your skill set. (Jack of all trades and master of none; Leonardo Da Vinci was a painter, mathematician, sculptor, philosopher and inventor. Thomas Edison phonograph, records voice; light bulb, motion picture, electrographic vote recorder, has 1,093 US patents in his name, rubber, mining, machine for ex-rays. )

Create extra income. (Shepherding, delivery, slinging, fighting, music; blogging, rentals, commissions, books, albums)

Career is like clothes; temporary dresses you but should not define who you are. (Give our of your little extra and see it grow to be a great blessing)

Whoever sacrifices integrity to get ahead is only moving faster in the wrong direction.

There are no moral shortcuts in the game of business or life, there are, basically, three kinds of people, the unsuccessful, the temporarily successful, and those who become and remain successful. The difference is character.” Jon Huntsman, Sr. is a multibillionaire who started a chemical company from scratch and grew it into a $12 billion enterprise.

“The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity.  Without it no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in the army or in an office.” Dwight D. Eisenhower

“Integrity, intelligence, and energy” hire someone without the first, and the other two will kill you. Warren Buffet

Integrity is not doing what you can get away with. It’s doing what’s right when no one is watching. Reputation is who you suppose to be; character is who you are. Reputation is the photo; character is the face. Reputation is made in a moment; character is built in a lifetime. Reputation makes you rich or poor; character makes you happy or miserable. Reputation is what men say on your tombstone, character is angels say before God’s throne.

Without integrity your blessing can’t pass the test of time. (David lived through 4 kings, 2 kingdoms)

“If I have to lie to get there, I will have to keep on lying to stay there”

God is slow to allow to repent, satan waits for you to get higher to hurt you deeper.

It’s a slow fade, insignificant acts leads to unthinkable behavior (Saul killing priests, and witches; drunk Uriah had more integrity than sober David)

Financial famines are either due to climate or curses.

Famine did not come on Saul. Kids were punished. God did not hear until the cause was dealt with

2/3 of Americans say they would struggle to cover $1,000 crisis. Half of Americans would not be able to cover unexpected expense of $500 or less. The rise in the cost of living has outpaced income growth over the past 12 years. Income has grown 26% since 2003, cost of living has gone up 29% percent. Medical costs grew by 51% and food increased by 37%.

2015 American Household Debt, credit cards $15,310, auto loans $27,188. student loan $48,986, and mortgage $171,775.

Blood stands against death, spirit of death attracts people & lifescott

Get back what’s been stolen. Catch the thief. Lock your windows.