BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

Revelation 13:8 tells us that Jesus was “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” God ordained Jesus to come to this earth and preach, to be the Lamb without blemish, to be slain and raised from the dead, then reign as LORD, as Advocate General and as High Priest of the Church. In short, God ordained Jesus to guarantee our wealthy place prepared for us before the foundation of the world. Now, there were also some “works” that God predestined for us to do. You may recall that Ephesians 2:10 said we were “recreated…[born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them” ("AMPC"). God had “good works” planned for us, and “paths” prepared for us—and all before the foundation of the world. We already know that the paths take us to our wealthy place in God. But what we also need to understand is that our place of abundance in God is where all the goods necessary to do these “good works” are kept. God created it all, then set it aside for us before the world began. It has been ours all along. Unveiling the Good Life We began our study with what had been prophesied to us under the Old Covenant—that “men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen” all that God had prepared for us (Isaiah 64:4). But, now, let’s examine the New Covenant revelation that the Apostle Paul added to this passage when he quoted it in 1 Corinthians 2:9-10: “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit.” God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit. Our wealthy place is not off somewhere in heaven. If it were, how could we possibly do the “good works” God predestined us to do? No, it has already been revealed to us. Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:21). That means, our wealthy place is inside us—right now. We have the Spirit of God. The Anointed One and His Anointing is inside us, and He has revealed our wealthy place in God. Now, it may not look like you are enjoying all of the peace and provision of your wealthy place, at the moment. But, remember, God has a plan and He also has a path specifically designed for you. He can get you on that right road. In 1967, Gloria and I and our children were living in Tulsa, Okla. I was a 30-year-old freshman at Oral Roberts University. We were living in a little shotgun house in an area where houses were later condemned, and we were $24,000 in debt. Our wealthy place seemed an eternity away. One day, however, Gloria and I sat down at our little homemade dining room table and took Communion. We took that covenant meal together as an open show and seal to the commitment we made to put God’s WORD first place in our lives. We agreed by the eternal covenant sworn in Jesus’ blood that The WORD would be final authority in every matter we faced. Really, what we were doing, though we didn’t know it at the time, was choosing God’s predestined plan for our lives. And by doing so, God was able to put us on the path to our wealthy place in Him. Psalm 119:105 says that God’s WORD is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path, and I like to add…a light to my path to my wealthy place. God’s plans, God’s paths, God’s WORD, only have one direction—our wealthy place in Him. They are all headed to a place that is debt-free, sickness-free, worry-free, demon-free. It’s the good life which God made ready for us to live. Jesus suffered, bled and died, so you and I could have that good life and never lose it. What’s more, He did it so our Father could have the family He has always wanted. The Apostle John, having caught a glimpse of the “family,” writes: “I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God” (Revelation 21:2-3). At this very moment, you and I are headed toward the Rapture of the Church. We’re headed for a family reunion like no one has ever seen. Individually, however, our wealthy place in God—on this earth—is waiting on us. While there’s still time, go ahead and press in for it. After all, your wealthy place has been waiting on you since the foundation of the world. Make the decision today to get on your path. Let The WORD be the light that gets you there. Stay on The WORD, and you’ll find an abundance in God—an abundance that is beyond your wildest dreams and imaginations. V * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Poverty or lack of any kind is not a money problem. It’s a spiritual problem. There’s only one way you can solve it: by renewing your mind to what Jesus did for you through the plan of redemption. 1) On the cross Jesus took on Himself the curse of poverty so that you could be set free. 2 Corinthians 8:9 2) Even if you’re starting at zero, God can prosper and promote you. Psalm 113:7-8 3) What looks hard to you isn’t hard for God. Matthew 19:26 4) When you get your eyes off yourself and begin to give, God will turn your financial desert into a Garden of Eden. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 5) Jesus blesses what you put in His hands, and THE BLESSING causes it to multiply. Proverbs 10:22 BVOV : 27

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