"The first word God ever spoke to man was a blessing, this blessing can also be translated as “empowered to be in charge." We have a Father “who delights in the prosperity of His servant” (Psalm 35:27 New American Standard Bible). From the first chapter of the Bible; it is obvious that God wants His sons and daughters to rule on the earth and bring prosperity over everything and everyone. Why then,do we still experience poverty in all its four dimensions (spiritual, material, relational and intellectual) today? I believe that this is because we cease to seek the presence of God.When God‘s presence leaves a person or a nation, they become like a beautiful flower that is cut off from its source; it eventually withers and dies. But the Verse begins with a blessing “And God blessed them...” This means that it all begins with God,and for us to see real transformation,we need to reconnect with Him Our Source.
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:4
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Proverbs 8:17
To Seek the Lord means to seek His presence. “Presence” is a common translation of the Hebrew word “face.” Literally, we are to seek His “face.” This is the Hebraic way to have access to God;to be before His face is to be in His presence. The presence of God is the greatest treasure every person ought to seek; not money. If a person has all the money in the world but lacks the presence of God. that person is very poor. Imagine if a fish possesses
everything in the ocean but lacks the very water it needs for survival.That is how it is with any person on earth that lives without the presence of God.
Poverty, contrary to popular belief,is not an economic problem but a soulish and spiritual one.This means that what we need in order to address poverty is more than just economic strategies. First of all, we need to ask ourselves what created the form of systemic poverty that is prevalent today, because the problems we encounter today is more than the result of the actions of a few corrupt politicians. Change and transformation will begin when the presence of God permeates every facet of our society. Christians have the responsibility to lead this change. Only then will our society see reformation and restoration of glory. According to a research conducted in 2006 by Disciple NationAlliance: South Korea has become one of the world's most technologically advanced and digitally-connected countries. It has the highest number
of broadband intemet connections per capita in the world and is a global leader in computer games, digital displays, and mobile phones Today, its Standard of living is equai to that of many countries in Western Europe.
This remarkable economic and social development can be traced directly to the spiritual and cultural transformation of the nation. From the revival in I907 the percentage of Christians today in the country is the highest of any religious group with 27%.
Biblical values permeate government policy and have produced the engine that has driven transformational development of Korea. particularly in regards to its economic development.This phenomenal development of South Korea is often called the "Miracle on the Han River.”
Biblical transformation can be defined as the process of restoration to God's lntentlons,all that was broken when man rebelled against God in the Fall, .A transformed nation is a community whose people and institutions have been overrun by the Kingdom of God. South Korea still has not reached restoration. Transformation is in process as reflected in transformational indicators. “
I read this earlier today and thought to share it. With the upcoming elections(in Nigeria) come 2019,it's important to know that for real change to occur, it takes more than just making promises, for real change to occur, we need to permeate Godly values, not only into our government policies, but also into our daily lives. The poverty mindset, needs to eradicated from society.
Tax payments shouldn't be made to fulfill righteousness, government officials need the fear of God to perform, and make the right decisions, as orchestrated by God. Without God we find ourselves making the wrong decisions, not hearing the voice of God and sometimes even ignoring it.
