High Calling to Abundance PT III Parable of

High Calling to Abundance! PT III

Parable of the Talents

A Talent

Parable of the talents Mt 25: 14 -16 "For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.

Parable of the talents 1. He called his servants (stewards). Are we servants? Does His will control my life? Hearer vs doer Delivered his goods… gave. Seemed like the goods belonged to them. Incredibly expensive talents!!! “Each according to his ability” Already there’s been testing, proving Long journey

Today’s Talents! 2. What is a talent today? By definition = measure of weight Therefore, measure of value 3. How many talents have you been given? Ro 8: 6 -8 Prophecy Ministry Teaching Exhorting

Today’s Talents! 1 Cor 12: 4 -11 Giving Leading Showing mercy Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge Faith Gifts of Healings Working of miracles Discerning of spirits Tongues, interpretation of tongues

Today’s Talents! I Cor 12: 28, Eph 4: 11 Apostle Prophet Teacher Pastor Evangelist Helps Administrations

Parable of the talents Mt 25: 16 -18 Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. 17 And likewise he who had received two gained two more also. 18 But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and his lord's money.

Parable of the talents 4. 2 servants traded with them Recognized the value of the talents Went to work immediately & over time, doubled the talents They probably lived off the proceeds of their trading, too. Today: does your talent arrive fully developed or do you have to “trade” with it to grow it? What about your wealth?

Parable of the talents Mt 25: 19 -21 "19 After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them. 20 So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, 'Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them. ' 21 His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord. '

Parable of the talents 5. A Long time No idea when the Master was returning 6. Good and faithful servant Faithful over a few things Ruler over many things Luke says, “ruler over 10 cities” Connection between managing wealth and ruling cities – kings & priests 7. Enter into the joy of your lord Not a new idea, but a new level!

Parable of the talents Mt 25: 22 -23 Same story with the 2 talent guy.

Parable of the talents Mt 25: 24 -28 "Then he who had received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours. ' "But his lord answered and said to him, 'You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. 27 So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. 28 So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.

Parable of the talents 8. Opportunity for 1 talent guy to shine If you fail a test, God doesn’t leave you there. He trains you, gives more experience, and tests again. “each according to his own ability”

Parable of the talents How long was the master gone? How many opportunities did this guy ignore? Where do we bury our talents today? Do we sometimes think the Master is far away? Hasn’t come back for 2000 yrs. Result wasn’t pretty.

Parable of the Unjust Steward Lk 16: 11 -12 Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in what is another man's, who will give you what is your own?

Parable of the Unjust Steward Lk 16: 11 -12 Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in what is another man's, who will give you what is your own? So how important is the handling of this world’s wealth? Or the handling of our gifts?

There’s MORE! There’s a higher level. God’s calling us UP to the next level!!! Come up! There’s so much more!

Consider this: Rights of Ownership Hag 2: 8 'The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, ' says the LORD of hosts.

Consider this: Rights of Ownership Hag 2: 8 'The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, ' says the LORD of hosts. Ps 50: 10 -11 10 For every beast of the forest is Mine, And the cattle on a thousand hills. 11 I know all the birds of the mountains, And the wild beasts of the field are Mine.

Consider this: Rights of Ownership Hag 2: 8 'The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, ' says the LORD of hosts. Ps 50: 10 -11 10 For every beast of the forest is Mine, And the cattle on a thousand hills. 11 I know all the birds of the mountains, And the wild beasts of the field are Mine. Ps 24: 1 -2 The earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein.

Consider this: Rights of Ownership Ps 24: 1 -2 The earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein. 1 Co 10: 26 26 for "the earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness. "

Consider this: Rights of Ownership Heb 1: 1 -3 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high Our bodies are included in the “upholding”

So then… Everything we have, all our stuff, is His?

So then… Everything we have, all our stuff, is His? What about “my” car?

So then… Everything we have, all our stuff, is His? What about “my” car? “My” house?

So then… Everything we have, all our stuff, is His? What about “my” car? “My” house? “My” bank account? Retirement fund? Investment account?

So then… Everything we have, all our stuff, is His? What about “my” car? “My” house? “My” bank account? Retirement fund? Investment account? “My”self? (saved or unsaved? )

Renewing an old concept… So, if we’re not owners, what position do we fill? Stewards of the Master’s goods Perhaps a whole new concept Really important to understand we’re looking after someone else's wealth. Responsibility to be fruitful, according to the Master’s plan. His desire is that all the world would be saved! Are we supporting that vision?

Becoming an Hilarious Generous Giver II Cor 9: 7 (TPT) Let giving flow from your heart, not from a sense of religious duty. Let it spring up freely from the joy of giving—all because God loves hilarious generosity! There’s more – come up higher! Why be an hilarious, generous giver? Remember Lk 16: 11 -12…

Parable of the Unjust Steward Lk 16: 11 -12 Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in what is another man's, who will give you what is your own?

Becoming an Hilarious Generous Giver Like all gifts, it must be exercised. New muscles aren’t strong muscles! If I just keep giving, even though I’m grumpy about it, I’ll eventually get joyful? NO NO NO!!!!!! I know stingy givers that have been stingy for years – they’re STILL STINGY!

Excuses I’m Scotch I’m Dutch I’m ? ?

Excuses I’m Scotch I’m Dutch I’m frugal synonyms are skimpy, insufficient, meager, cheap I’m ? ?

Excuses How about, I’m Christian? I don’t know how much or where to give Josh Hoffert – Nov 8 -10. Hearing God. Can’t begin to tell you how important this is! I can’t afford to give (explained later)

Becoming an Hilarious Generous Giver Pr 11: 24 -25 24 There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. 25 The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.

Becoming an Hilarious Generous Giver This applies equally to our finances and our real riches. If we want to be “Made Rich” ie, walk in abundance, we MUST learn to be hilarious, generous givers of all our gifts. Give away Jesus! The best gift ever!!!

Becoming an Hilarious Generous Giver What comes first? Hilarious, or Generous? For me, it’s Hilarious. When I experience the JOY OF GIVING, what happens? I want to give more. And more. And MORE!!!! II Cor 9: 7 (TPT) …Let it spring up freely from the joy of giving… Joy is a powerful motivator! Think Jesus… Heb 12: 2

How to give with hilarious generosity Simple Answer: Ro. 10: 14 -17 Hear (Read scriptures about giving, or prophecy, or healing, etc out loud) Believe (repeat “Hear” until you believe) Feel free to ask the Lord for help Do! Declare that you are an hilarious, generous giver, or prophet, or healer. Declarations move heaven & earth. Begin to give your gift, exercising your heart towards joy. Speak to your heart, encourage it to be joyful! Think David…

How to give with hilarious generosity I can’t afford to give. Then you maybe doing it wrong God deserves the first and the best. Remember Cain and Abel? Not all gifts are acceptable. If we give Him the first, we’ll be able to give something, and expect Him to fulfill His word to supply our needs.

Come up! Like Evangelism, the call to the Abundant Life is for everyone. Even if you’ve taken a vow of poverty, God expects us, as sons of Abraham, to walk in abundance – because it’s far more than wealth!

Hilarious Giving Protects your Assets Mal 3: 10 -11 10 Bring all the tithes gifts into the storehouse, Kingdom That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this, " Says the LORD of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.

Hilarious Giving Protects your Assets 11 "And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field, ” Says the LORD of hosts

11 "And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field, ” Says the LORD of hosts; So the CRA decided to take on the God of Abraham, Isaac and Keith.

Attack on Assets:

Attack on Assets (2)

Attack on Assets (3)

Attack on Assets (4)

Example of Protected Assets: 2002

Example of Protected Assets: 2002 (2)

Protected!

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Summary of Protection action: When we appealed, the total claimed was over $600, 000. When they dismissed the case, approx. 4 years later, that had grown to $800, 000+

Summary of Protection action : When we appealed, the total claimed was over $600, 000. When they dismissed the case, approx. 4 years later, that had grown to $800, 000+ At 66 years old, that could ruin your financial life! Bag with holes? Rust, moth, thieves?

Summary of Protection action: When we appealed, the total claimed was over $600, 000. When they dismissed the case, that had grown to $800, 000+ At 66 years old, that could ruin your financial life! Bag with holes? Rust, moth, thieves? PLEASE: LEARN FROM MY EXPERIENCE!!! Hilarious, generous giving produces

Come up! Like Evangelism, the call to the Abundant Life is for everyone. Even if you’ve taken a vow of poverty, God expects us, as sons of Abraham, to walk in abundance – because it’s far more than wealth! As we walk in abundance, we can be a blessing to others, both in and out of the local church.

What about the Old Testament? II Ti 3: 16 -17 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

What about the Old Testament? II Ti 3: 16 -17 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Yes, we’re under the new covenant – but OT scripture clearly shows the nature and character of God! Law was types and shadows; fulfillment is always greater!

Prophetic word fulfilled in our day: Hag 1: 3 -6 3 Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying, 4 "Is it time for yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins? " 5 Now therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts: "Consider your ways!

6 "You have sown much, and bring in little; You eat, but do not have enough; You drink, but you are not filled with drink; You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; And he who earns wages, Earns wages to put into a bag with holes. "

6 "You have sown much, and bring in little; You eat, but do not have enough; You drink, but you are not filled with drink; You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; And he who earns wages, Earns wages to put into a bag with holes. “ Is this a familiar story for us today? Can’t seem to earn enough, even with two adults working, to pay the bills? If I could just get out of debt, I could tithe!

What about Tithing?