Unveiling Christ Class Global

This teaching marks the beginning of the series in the theme “The Supernatural Life”. And in today’s message, we explore HOW and WHY the Christian faith is a miraculous faith. If you’ve ever wondered what makes our faith extraordinary, even supernatural, this is for you. Be edified and encouraged as you bask in the teaching of the many miracles of our faith!

It is important to teach on giving so as not to rob the people of their blessing and abundance. God blessed the believer for certain reasons which are; 

His assignment and purpose 

His obligation and responsibilities- 1 Timothy 5:4

His pleasure and enjoyment- 1 Timothy 6:17

It is important for us to realise that giving is a demonstration of trust in God knowing that He is our source. Therefore, when it comes to giving no one is exempted (2 Cor 8:1-7, Mark 12:41) and giving should be done willingly. (2 Cor 8:12). 

A way to not trust in money is realise that God has made you a channel and do as He leads you to with money- 1 Tim 6:17

Things to know about giving 

Have a plan for giving 

Obey the plan regardless of your emotions or circumstances 

Learn to give regardless of your circumstance  

Decide what you will give in advance- 1 Cor 16:15

2 Cor 9:1-8- giving is a matter of generosity 

How we give

Generously 

With love- 2 Cor 8:8

2 Cor 8:11-12- give in proportion to what you have (this is what tithing does)

Give with a channel consciousness- 2 Cor 9:8. Thank God because of the grace to support His work when giving.

Who/What should we give to and why 

To God— why? Isa 61:6, Gal 6:6, 2 Cor 9:1-5, Mal 3:9-10

Romans 15:25-29

We give to God through the man of God, the church, the people in the church

How do we give to God? Tithe, offering, sacrificial giving 

Tithe should be a minimum of 10%

Our obligations 

Our parents- why? Eph 6:1-3

Those in need- Prov 19:17

The prosperity in Christ is eternal life, we don’t come to Jesus to make us rich. We are stewards of God’s resources so He can place a demand on them. So as a steward we can’t just do as we like. 

Money is God’s tool, entrusted to God’s stewards for His plans and purposes. A faithful steward therefore; 

1. Trusts God through giving. 

2. Gives willingly

3.  Plans  his giving 

4. Gives generously 

5. Thinks like a channel

2 Cor 9:10

Reasons why we give

1. God is my source and I am a source

2. I love God, His work and His men

3. I give with a channel consciousness. God can continually bless you for the work He is doing. 

No one is exempted from giving.

Luke 21:1-4

1 Kings 17- when God sent Elijah to the widow it would have looked like the prophet was insensitive but He was after her preservation. 

2 Cor 8:1-4- the Macedonians were poor but still give. 

How do we give?

● We give as instructed by the word of God- 2 Cor 8:1-5, 2 cor 9:1-5

● We give affectionately (love for God, His work and His servant)- 2 Cor 8:8

● We give in honour and with honour- 2 Cor 8:3-5

● We give in proportion to what we have- 2 Cor 8:11-12

The idea of tithe is partnership- Mal 3:10

● We give with a channel consciousness

Who do we give to and why?

1. God meaning the house of God/church/ministry and His man- Mal 3:9-10, 2 Cor 8:3-5, Gal 6:6- give where you are taught not where you are pressured. How do we give to God? Through our tithe/partnership every month, offerings, sacrificial giving. Sacrificial giving circumcises our hearts. We don’t give sacrificially because God is in need.

2. Man:

A. Parents- Exo 20:12- it is a way to honour them. Appreciate them and their sacrifices. When you are at home, serve them. Give to them. 

B. Pastors- Gal 6:6, 1 Tim 5:17. Appreciate their labour with thanks and encouragement. Appreciate their work with your gifts. Give it with honour and be available to serve. 

C. The poor- there are always people around you that you can help.

How a person thinks of money controls what they do with money and what they do with money reveals who they trust. There are certain misconceptions about money and in this teaching, we were made to see the truth about them. 

WRONG THOUGHTS ABOUT MONEY

"I must keep all that I can because nobody knows tomorrow"

If a farmer keeps his seeds, will he reap a harvest? Philippians 4:6

"No one should tell me what to do with my hard earned money!" 

God is the one who gives all it takes to make wealth and "earning" is the cultivation of God's resources. Deuteronomy 8:18

"I will give when I have enough"  

When exactly is enough? Enough never comes because greed is a bottomless hole. Luke 16:10-11

"If I give too much I will become poor"

Does a candle lose its light by lighting other candles or does it produce greater illumination? Proverbs 11:24-25

HOW GIVING SHOULD LOOK LIKE FOR A FAITHFUL STEWARD

-A faithful steward trusts God through giving. Giving is an act of Faith.

Mark 12:41-44

-A faithful steward gives willingly

2 Corinthians 8:12

-A faithful steward plans his giving 

1 Corinthians 16:1-2

-A faithful steward gives generously

2 Corinthians 9:6-8

-A faithful steward sees himself as a channel of God's resources

2 Corinthians 9:8

We ought to be faithful stewards because Money is God's tool entrusted to God's people for God's plans and purpose.

God's work is for all believers and money is the fuel that carries the work. Never forget that God continually blesses channels because he knows his resources will keep flowing to his purpose.

A steward is someone that serves the interest of another. Entrusted with taking care of another person’s resources. He is a manager.

Financial stewardship- it is managing God’s money God’s way.

Because the money comes from God He has an expectation

Ps 24:1, 1 Cor 4:2- faithfulness

IMPORTANT POINTS ON FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

1. ​ God is our source- John 3:27, James 3:17. We will give an account of how we used everything that was given.

1. ​ We can only handle God’s resources God’s way- Matt 25:14-30, Luke 12:15-17, Matt 6:24

Good stewardship is revealed in scarcity and in abundance- Luke 16:10, Phil 4:11-13

How do you behave when you don't have money?

What is the state of your mind during scarcity?

What kind of believer will you be if you can afford everything in life?

We should not attach our worth to our bank account. Our confidence should be rooted in God as our source. It is what we love that we worship.

THE BELIEVER’S COMMON SENSE RULES TO HANDLING FINANCES

There are important things to do to build our wealth. We can’t build wealth by being lackadaisical about our finances.

1. ​ We must know our current financial status and acknowledge it. The fact that our money can buy something doesn't mean we can afford it. Learn to delay gratification- Prov 13:7, Luke 12:15. Learn contentment and gratitude. We must not live above our means but rather, below it.
2. ​ Plan and budget- whether we have too much or too little, God expects us to manage our resources wisely. Luke 14:28.

A budget is a written financial plan that outlines: expected income, planned expenses (separate needs from want and ensure moderacy), savings, investment, giving (tithing and offering), airtime, financial goals. The budget should be on ground before money is spent.

1. ​ Savings - it is the practice of setting aside a portion of our finances, income or resources for future use rather than spending it immediately. Save consistently, save before spending, save with purpose, trust God while saving, avoid impulsive buying and spending emotionally, we should not let ego push us to spend.

1. ​ Investment- Matt 25:14-30. It is committing money, time and resources into a venture with the expectation of getting income over time. Why should believers invest? To grow resources, to build long term financial stability and to live a godly legacy. Principles- pray for wisdom, seek God’s guidance, research and diversify investments, be patient and avoid greed. Examples- stocks, real estate, agriculture. Approach loans and debts cautiously. We must ensure that we are persons of integrity.

1. ​ Knowledge and mentorship- read books and listen to mature Christian prototypes

1. ​ Supernatural instructions- Gen 26:12. God can direct us regarding when to give, who to give, what to save, who to invest in and how to spend your money

CONCLUSION

1. ​ Honour God first in giving
2. ​ Create and follow your budget
3. ​ Live below your means
4. ​ Build an emergency savings fund
5. ​ Avoid unnecessary debt
6. ​ Invest wisely
7. ​ Continue learning about finances
8. ​ Trust God as your ultimate source

James 1:17 shows us that God is the source of all good things. God owns all things so believers are just stewards. The primary owner is God while man owns it secondarily.

1 Thess 5:23-24- We must realize and the moment we realize that our parents are channels we are not limited by the amount they have, knowing that if God wants it done then He will bring the resources (Romans 8:14).

Knowing that God is our Father and can take care of us takes worry away and brings peace. Phil 4:6-

Matt 6:19-34- one of the ways to know we recognise God as our source is that we can do with money what He wants us to do. Every time we doubt the ability of God to take care of us, we are of little faith. It says in vs 31 “do not worry saying..” because it becomes a problem when we focus on the thought so much that you begin to say it.

As believers we must learn to live by the Spirit and walk by faith. Psalm 103:20 shows us that angels respond to the word of God that we speak.

If we don’t realise that God is our source, we will be frustrated when a channel closes, however, knowing that God is our source is the foundation for doing great things.

Mark 10:17-31- giving deals with the heart of a man including greed. Giving for the believer is about stewardship.

Why does God bless the believer? The purposes of God for the believer’s prosperity

1. For His purpose and assignments - 2 Cor 3:5, 2 Peter 1:3

2. For our responsibilities and obligations - take care of your parents. 1 Tim 5:4,8, Eph 6:1-3. Take care of your spiritual leaders.

3. For our enjoyment - Matt 6:33- God doesn’t look to reduce anyone. Isa 51:2.

Giving to God is a matter of honour not fear.

1 Tim 6:17, Jer 17:5- trust in God. Psalm 34:8. God can be trusted.

Can God tell you what to do with your money?

The essence of the believers life is Christ. Any life lived outside Christ is not well lived. Purpose is rooted in living for Christ as Christ is the constant. Phil 1:21

The work and motive of the work we do in our body will be judged (1 Cor 3:11-13). What determines our reward is not just that we worked but that when tried through fire, it stands. This shows us that we cannot live our lives anyhow. A successful life is a life lived doing what God wants us to do. We therefore have to live as people who will give a report and whose works will be tried.

1 Thes 4:8 shows us that we can’t follow God’s plan for our lives without a relationship with Him; we therefore have to make room for him. God’s plan is where his provision, covering and preservation are.

IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT FOLLOWING GOD’S PLAN FOR OUR LIVES

1. WE must fall in love with God’s plan for our lives. We can set our minds to love it (Col 3:1-2). Love is first a decision.

2. The plan of God for our lives is whatever He tells us to do per time.

3. Following God is about obedience not success. Acts 26:16.

4. In following God, our ambitions should be within the confines of God’s will for us.

5. All we need to fulfill God's plan is in His plan.

The Place Of Faith In Following God’s Plans

Alignment with God’s plans and His word is the demonstration of faith. Faith is a selfless desire for the will of God trusting that He has the best in mind for us. It is saying that we are totally sold out to his timing, plans and events. We must be fully persuaded about what God has said. Faith then is being fully persuaded (Romans 4:18).

Faith is demonstrating obedience and surrender to God. (Exo 4:4-8, Matt 17:24-27, Acts 3:6-8). It is walking on the word of God in scriptures, prophecies and divine leading (Matt 14:28-33).

Faith is doing it because God said so.

Following God’s plan begins with a simple but life-changing question: Am I following God’s plan or my own? As believers, our lives belong to Christ, and true success is measured by obedience to His will—not by personal achievements or visible results.

Consecration

Consecration is the foundation of following God’s plan. To run with endurance is to run according to God’s methods and timing (Hebrews 12:1). Following Him means surrendering our motives, methods, and desires to the One who gave His life for us.

Success is doing what God asks you to do, being where God wants you to be—even if it means remaining in the same place. God’s plan is centred on obedience, not results.

Following God’s Plan

God leads both supernaturally and through practical training. His primary way of leading believers is through the inward witness of the Holy Spirit.

Every believer has a general aspect and a specific aspect of God’s plan.

The General Aspect:

• Spiritual growth

• Evangelism

• Service in your local church

• Obedience to God and His Word

God often leads us from the general to the specific.

The Specific Aspect:

• A unique assignment for kingdom expansion

• Joining someone with a divine vision

• A platform to reach more people with the Gospel

• Specific opportunities to serve and partner with your local assembly

Few Truths About Following God’s Plan

• You must fall in love with God’s plan for your life.

• Following God’s plan happens in steps.

• God’s plan for your life is whatever He is asking you to do per time.

• God has already factored your mistakes into His plan.

• There is no failure in God’s plan—even if you fail, you are not a failure.

• Following God’s plan is keeping in step with God.

• Following God’s plan is about obedience, not success.

• Everything you need to fulfil God’s plan is found within God’s plan.

• Your ability to fulfil God’s plan depends on your willingness to follow His leading.

• You demonstrate that you are in God’s plan not only by what you gain, but also by what you are willing to lose for His purpose.

CHARGE

God has a unique plan for every believer, but how fully we walk in that plan depends on our response to Him. While God has given us free will, true fulfilment is found when our will is surrendered to His. We are always better off following God’s purpose than pursuing our own.

The Two Aspects of God’s Plan

Following God’s plan begins with the general aspect—the responsibilities God has given to every believer: spiritual growth, evangelism, service, and obedience to His Word. Faithfulness in these foundational areas prepares us for the specific aspect—the unique assignments, opportunities, and kingdom responsibilities God entrusts to each individual.

God’s specific leading may look different for every believer, but our response remains the same: faithful obedience.

Walking with God Step by Step

God rarely reveals the entire journey at once. He leads us one step at a time, and every act of obedience brings greater clarity.

Following God’s plan means:

• Trusting Him even when you don’t have all the answers.

• Remaining willing to obey, even when His instructions stretch your faith.

• Understanding that His purpose unfolds progressively as you walk with Him.

Obedience is not always easy, but it is always wise.

The Heart of Service

One of the clearest ways we participate in God’s plan is through service. Serving God is not merely a pathway to significance—it is significance itself. As we faithfully serve in the place God has planted us, He prepares us for greater responsibility and broader impact.

God’s plan is not about chasing personal ambition but faithfully walking the path He has marked out for us.