Restoring Prosperity to the Entire Body of Christ

Could it be that the reason why some men of God prosper while their followers remain poor is due to an error in the structure of the church? God desires to demonstrate His character through His servants, but when prosperity is limited to a few, something is missing.

In 1 Samuel 13:19-22, we see a critical issue in Israel: "Now there was no blacksmith to be found throughout all the land of Israel, for the Philistines said, ‘Lest the Hebrews make swords or spears for themselves.’ But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines to sharpen each man’s plowshare, mattock, axe, and sickle… So it came about, on the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan, but they were found with Saul and Jonathan his son."

This paints a disturbing picture—the entire nation was unarmed, while only their leaders had weapons. The Philistines strategically removed blacksmiths, preventing Israelites from making their own weapons.

Blacksmiths are the teachers, mentors, and financial instructors who equip people with knowledge. When people are not equipped, they remain weak. The reason many believers struggle financially is that they lack the necessary teaching on Kingdom principles to walk in prosperity.

Many men of God sow, give, and practice biblical financial principles, which leads to prosperity. But the congregation must also be taught these principles. Many assume that men of God prosper because they receive more, but I have noticed the opposite—they have more because they give more.

"While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease." (Genesis 8:22)

Could it be that some in the church prosper because they are planted in God's purpose for them? When someone walks in their divine assignment, God provides for them. But if the church is not aligned in its position, provision is hindered.

"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19)

The Philistines understood that if Israel had blacksmiths (teachers and trainers), they would become a powerful nation. Similarly, the enemy wants to keep believers ignorant of wealth creation. The church must restore the teaching of financial wisdom so that everyone can prosper. If we do not openly teach about finances, we intentionally hinder the growth of both the members and the church.

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." (Hosea 4:6)

The wealth transfer coming to the church is not for a few individuals but for the entire Body of Christ, showing that prosperity is not reserved for specific individuals but for the whole body.

"The wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous." (Proverbs 13:22)
"You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth." (Deuteronomy 8:18)

The church must rise as an army, fully equipped, just as described in Joel 2:7-8: "They run like mighty men, they climb the wall like men of war; everyone marches in formation, and they do not break ranks."

When everyone is equipped, the church will no longer be like princes walking on foot while servants ride on horses (Ecclesiastes 10:7). Instead, believers will have influence, power, and authority to bring Kingdom impact.

God is correcting the error where prosperity is limited to a select few. He desires a church where all believers walk in divine provision and influence. The key is teaching, positioning, and applying Kingdom principles. Let us raise blacksmiths, equip the Body, and walk in corporate prosperity for the glory of God!

Amen.