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DAILY REFLECTION
3 July 2026

“But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭8‬:‭18‬ ‭

More than 25 years ago, at the FGBMFI Convention in Toronto, I heard a testimony that has remained with me ever since. A Chinese immigrant arrived in Canada unable to speak English and struggled to find employment. While volunteering at a local Chinese church in exchange for English lessons and simple meals, he encountered Jesus Christ and surrendered his life to the Lord.

Although trained as an electrician, he faithfully served the church in whatever ways he could. Later, he noticed companies discarding old computers and saw an opportunity. With encouragement and financial support from fellow believers, he purchased a used van and started a small business collecting and refurbishing unwanted computer equipment. Over time, God blessed his diligence and provided a stable livelihood.

Then God opened an unexpected door. A wealthy client hired him to remove two large trees. As he looked at the valuable timber, God impressed upon his heart the idea of transforming the wood into beautifully crafted Chinese dynasty artefacts. Partnering with skilled craftsmen, he turned what others considered worthless into works of great value. That single opportunity became the foundation of a thriving business. Over the years, God prospered him abundantly, and he became a generous supporter of missions and a faithful partner in advancing God’s Kingdom.

His testimony reminds us that success is never merely the result of human effort. Deuteronomy 8:18 declares, “But remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth.” Our talents, wisdom, creativity, opportunities, health, and perseverance are all gifts from Him.

The greatest danger of prosperity is forgetting the One who made it possible. God blesses us not merely for our comfort, but so that we may bless others and accomplish His purposes. We are not owners of His blessings but faithful stewards of His resources.

Deuteronomy 8:18 reminds us to always remember the Giver more than the gifts. When success produces worship, gratitude, humility, and generosity, our lives become powerful testimonies of God’s faithfulness. True prosperity is not measured by what we accumulate, but by how faithfully we use what God has entrusted to us for His glory and the advancement of His Kingdom.

“When we remember the Giver more than the gifts, every blessing becomes a testimony of God’s faithfulness and a tool for advancing His Kingdom.”‬‬