Prosperity Through Perseverance

Why are We Here?

Why do we exist?

At the beginning of this series, we talked about True prosperity being the fulfillment of our God-giving Identity and Purpose.

So today, I want to start zoomed way out.

Why do we exist? Why did God create man?

To understand prosperity or success, we need to answer these questions.

Let’s answer the question:

God created man to enjoy God and share in His glory

Not to take His glory, not to point to ourselves, but to enjoy Him and share in His glory. We see this from the garden of Eden.

It is about relationship! Consider that word?

Everything in all of creation is relational.

Distance is relational. The distance from here to Dallas is measured in relation to the location of both places.

Time is relational. The time from now to your birthday is measured in relation to the event of your birth.

Emotion is relational. Feelings are measured based on the relation of the topic with the person measuring it. I love my wife in a very different way and category than the love I have for my sons. We have different relationship.

God is relational. He created man to enjoy Him and share in His glory.

It is why I believe God asked Adam where he was after Adam and Eve sinned.

Sin broke the relationship with God and the presence of the knowledge of good and evil broke our ability to share in God’s glory.

If we know that Jesus restored our ability to enjoy God and share in His glory, how do we measure success?

Last topic before we get into the text:

Our Identity is son and daughter of God

Our Purpose is to share in His glory and what He is doing in reconciling the world to God through Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:19–20 NIV

19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

Here’s your full sermon outline for Week 3: Prosperity Through Perseverance, centered on the life of Job. This message emphasizes the power of staying faithful in your assignment — even when it hurts — and how God’s presence becomes visible when we remain present with Him.

Prosperity Through Perseverance

Series: Prosperity That Endures Focus: Job’s endurance through suffering Big Idea: Prosperity isn’t about escaping hardship — it’s about remaining faithful in it.

Job 23:10 — “But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.”

Job 23:10 NKJV

10 But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.

Intro: Redefining Perseverance

Prosperity isn’t always progress — sometimes it’s staying planted.

Job didn’t prosper by moving forward — he prospered by standing firm.

When we stay present with God, we begin to see that He’s present with us.

Job’s Assignment (Job 1:1–5)

Faithfulness Before the Storm

Job was upright, blameless, and devoted to God.

He interceded for his children, stewarded his wealth, and honored God daily.

His prosperity began with purpose — not possessions.

Key Point: Prosperity starts with obedience, not outcomes. Perseverance Principle: Be faithful before the fire.

Job 1:1–5 NKJV

1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. 2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3 Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very large household, so that this man was the greatest of all the people of the East. 4 And his sons would go and feast in their houses, each on his appointed day, and would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 5 So it was, when the days of feasting had run their course, that Job would send and sanctify them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, “It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did regularly.

Job’s Losses (Job 1:13–22)

Faithfulness in the Storm

Job loses his children, wealth, and health — all in rapid succession.

He grieves, but he worships.

He doesn’t understand, but he doesn’t abandon God.

Key Point: Perseverance is worshiping when you don’t feel wealthy. Prosperity Result: Job’s integrity remains intact — and heaven takes notice.

Habakkuk 3:17–19 NKJV

17 Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls— 18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. 19 The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills. To the Chief Musician. With my stringed instruments.

Job’s Friends and Silence (Job 2–31)

Faithfulness in Isolation

Job is misunderstood, misjudged, and accused.

He wrestles with God, but never curses Him.

He stays in the place of prayer, even when answers don’t come.

Key Point: Perseverance is staying in the conversation with God. Prosperity Result: Job’s relationship with God deepens through the silence.

James 1:2–4 NKJV

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Job’s Restoration (Job 42:10–17)

Job 42:10 NKJV

10 And the Lord restored Job’s losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.

Daniel 3:17–18 NKJV

17 If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. 18 But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.”

***DON’T FOLLOW THESE THINGS LOOKING ONLY TO THE RESTORATION AND NOT BECAUSE IT IS RIGHT.***

Faithfulness Rewarded

Job prays for his friends — the same ones who misjudged him.

God restores double what was lost.

Job’s prosperity is now rooted in revelation, not reputation.

Key Point: Perseverance leads to prosperity that’s deeper than possessions. Prosperity Result: Job comes forth as gold — refined, restored, and renewed.

CLOSING: Staying Where God Planted You

Ask: Am I trying to escape what God wants to refine?

Stay faithful in your current assignment.

Don’t confuse silence with absence — God is near.

Let perseverance produce spiritual maturity.

“Don’t rush the process — remain in the place of purpose. God is present in your perseverance.”

Encourage reflection: Where am I tempted to move on instead of press in?