Shawn Bolz - 8 Keys to Kingdom Resources

Eight Keys to Kingdom Resources in Heavens Economy

Copyright 2015 by Shawn Bolz

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Table of Contents

The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy.

I came that they may have and enjoy life,

and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).

JOHN 10:10

I have heard it said (and have said myself) that heaven has an economy. A better statement is that heaven is full of the best economic principles in existence. God is all about economics and resources; He created everything, and He planned for it to work best within His wisdom and governing principles. Many believers separate God from economics, business, governing, resources, etc. because we dont view these things as being particularly spiritual. Christianity has long put out a message that the common things of life are not spiritual, when they are actually the proving ground for the Heaven we all ascribe to. The beautiful thing about God is He loves His goodness and wisdom to be seen in the most common places.

I love how the Bible is full of examples of how we thrive as we get to know God and His heart, not just emotionally or spiritually, but in our natural lives as well. We also read how to practice the principles that build this lifestyle. Consider Adam and Eve, who were given dominion over all the earth. They named animals and began a stewardship process that was cut short. Their jobs were not employees to a CEO of Heaven, but of ruler-ship with God to govern and manage the resources of creation. This kind of lordship feels natural to humanitywe are the only species that builds past our instincts and natural desires. We build civilization with vision which comes from God.

The whole world, and even creation, is waiting to see what Heavens architecture looks like in society. What does this transforming wisdom feel like when its rooted in a business, a stock market, a creative project, or even a city planning meeting? God wants us to thrive in the midst of Heavens wisdom and Heavens economy, but there are keys to staying in this blessed life. To thrive is not just about us continually living a blessed lifestyle; we are here to demonstrate what our relationship to God and His Kingdom looks like in all aspects of life and society. As Christians we are wired to the feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from both enjoying and using our prosperity to impact and help this world connect to the love of God.

Christianity is spreading. When it spreads in sudden bursts of salvations, we call this revival. What if a billion people were to get saved in one generation? It could be the most profound thing that ever happened in history, but in order for it to happen, there has to be an abundance of resources and provision stewarded by Kingdom-minded people.

CREATING RESOURCE AND WEALTH

God wants you to steward great resources more then you want to.

It is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.

DEUTERONOMY 8:18

God gave the Jewish people the amazing ability to steward wealth and finance so that people know He is with them. This didnt end in some story in the Old Testament; there is still a redemptive thread woven through the Jewish community til this day. Guess how many of the top bankers in the world are Jewish? Out of the top 400 positions, at least 200 are of Jewish decent! A 60 Minutes study reports up to 60 percent of the decision makers in the film and TV industry as being Jewish. There is still a redemptive blessing and purpose on the Jewish community around the world.

How does this relate to you? Gods blessing of the Jewish people throughout history is a picture of Gods desire to entrust His people with resources and wealth to for the purpose of building something on the earth. This is something he is investing is humanity. When Jesus went to the cross, the Father prepared an inheritance of people for Himan inheritance that is going to take a large gathering and maturation of resources. Therefore you and I are going to have to become a people of great resources.

Have you heard the prophecies of the great coming harvest? It will take billions of dollars to reach a billion people. This isnt just a bare bones revival; this is a transformational work. People are going to look like the bride of Christ.

His bride has prepared herself. She has been permitted to dress in fine (radiant) linen, dazzling and whitefor the fine linen is (signifies, represents) the righteousness (the upright, just, and godly living, deeds, and conduct, and right standing with God) of the saints (Gods holy people).

REVELATION 19:7-8

His bride will know who she is and she will know how to partner with Jesus (the white linens represent her maturity). This means we are going to have salvation, education, and transformation in the Kingdom.

Think how much the education system costs, just in each of the American states. According to the 2013 NASBO state expenditure report, 25 percent of most taxes collected go to the K12 school system (in most states). If God is literally bringing a kingdom to the earth, dont you think he will provide the resources so we can grow and be educated in it? He is going to invest His resources into this just like any good king, dictator, or president would.

In other words, there is a provisional plan from Heaven for each area of growth promised. If its supposed to be developed here, God has already provided the resources to develop it and the people to govern its development. We have conceded this leadership to others for too long, but its time for us to influence these roles, or even to occupy them.

THE JOHN 10:10 PROMISE OF ABUNDANT LIFE

Jesuss promise that we would walk in abundant life (see John 10:10) includes emotional, spiritual, and economic prosperity. In the thousands of successful people I have interacted with, there have been eight keys that seem both scripturally important and vulnerably present in those who seem to walk in a John 10:10 paradigm. These keys are practiced, it seems, not only out of character and conviction, but as a way to express love and relate to God.