Scriptures for finances

If you are facing dire financial circumstances—or simply a less than desirable financial situation— you need a stable and scriptural reference point from which you can draw confidence and courage. But before I list some verses to encourage you, I want to build the case to reveal just how powerful the Word really is.

1.)    Jesus told His disciples about the time following His resurrection, “In that day you will not question Me about anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you” (John 16:23). That means that when you ask for your specific need to be met, you ask the Father in Jesus’ name.

2.)    To underscore just how powerful His name is, Philippians 2:9-11 states, “For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” When you pray and use the name of Jesus in faith and reverent love, you operate in His authority and have direct access to the Father.

3.)    The name of Jesus is both powerful and highly exalted. But watch out—according to the psalmist David, something is higher yet! “…Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy name” (Psalm 138:2b). The Word of God is even higher than His name!

Using these Scriptures, you can establish the following in your heart:

a.)    You can ask anything, believing in His name, and it is done for you.

b.)    At His name every knee will bow.

c.)     And yet He has exalted His Word above that beautiful and powerful name! Have confidence when you use the name of Jesus in prayer; have confidence when you exalt His Word in prayer. The power-team of His name and His Word gives you the victor’s edge as you stand your ground.

Scriptures for finances:  [Unless otherwise indicated, Scriptures are taken from NASB.]

Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:31-33)

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (Luke 6:38; NIV)

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed. (2 Corinthians 9:8)

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 2)

The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; but they who seek the Lord shall not be in want of any good thing. (Psalm 34:10)

Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor my vindication; and let them say continually, “The Lord be magnified, Who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” (Psalm 35:27)

I have been young and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his descendants begging bread. All day long he is gracious and lends, and his descendants are a blessing. (Psalm 37:25-26)

Honor the Lord from your wealth and from the first of all your produce; so your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine. (Proverbs 3:9-10)

It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, and He adds no sorrow to it. (Proverbs 10:22)

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, and the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous. (Proverbs 13:22)

There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered. (Proverbs 11:24-25)

The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life. (Proverbs 22:4)

These are just some of the verses contained in the Bible concerning finances. Prayerfully consider these truths, let the Holy Spirit make them alive in your heart, and obey Him as you pray in faith and follow His leading.

May the Lord bless you richly,

Dorothy

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