11/06/2026
GLORY ENCOUNTER DEVOTIONAL
Day 162 (Thu. Jun. 11, 2026)
The House of God and Kingdom Financing
Apostle Ernest Ohene
“God’s work on earth requires faithful stewardship.”
Genesis 28:22 (KJV) “And of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.”
God has always worked through people to accomplish His purposes on the earth. Throughout God’s Word, the advancement of God’s house, the spread of His Word, the care of His servants, and the blessing of His people have involved faithful stewardship of resources entrusted to believers. After his encounter with God at Bethel, Jacob responded by dedicating the tenth of all God would give him. His commitment was not an attempt to earn God’s favour but a response to God’s covenant faithfulness, provision, and promises. Jacob recognized that everything he would receive ultimately came from God and should be honoured accordingly.
Apart from the times of the patriarchs and the law, Malachi 3:10 reveals that God instructed Israel under the prophetic dispensation to bring their tithes into His house so there would be provision for His work and ministry. Under the New Covenant, Jesus affirmed the principle of faithful stewardship while emphasising that the giving of tithes and offerings must flow from a heart aligned with the weightier matters or the most important things of the kingdom; justice, mercy, faith, and love (Matt. 23:23). This means tithing is weighty or important. Kingdom financing is broader than money. It involves recognising God as the Source of all increase and using our resources, abilities, opportunities, influence, and finances to advance His purposes. Jesus also taught that faithfulness in material resources, that is “the least”, demonstrates readiness for greater spiritual riches and responsibilities, that is “in much” (Luke 16:10–13). When believers steward God’s resources faithfully, they become channels through which His Kingdom purposes advance on the earth.
PRACTICAL KEYS
Beloved, here is how to become a faithful Kingdom steward:
1. Recognize God as Your Source: Deuteronomy 8:18 (KJV) “It is he that giveth thee power to get wealth.” Every blessing, opportunity, ability, and increase originates from God. A grateful heart produces faithful stewardship.
2. Honor God With Consistent Stewardship: Genesis 28:22 (KJV) “I will surely give the tenth unto thee.” Tithing, giving, serving, and supporting God’s work are practical ways of acknowledging His Lordship and participating in His Kingdom purposes. Practice the weightier matters without leaving tithing undone (Matt. 23:23)
3. Use Resources for Eternal Impact: Luke 16:10 (KJV) “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” Steward finances, gifts, relationships, and opportunities wisely. What is invested in God’s Kingdom produces lasting fruit beyond this life.
PRACTICE MOMENT
Pray
Father, thank You for every resource You have entrusted to me. Teach me to steward faithfully, honor You with my substance, and participate joyfully in advancing Your Kingdom, in Jesus’ name.
Declare in Faith
I declare that God is my Source and Provider. I steward His resources faithfully and use my life, gifts, and finances to advance His Kingdom purposes.
Reflect
Do I truly recognize God as the Source of all I have?
Am I using my resources in ways that advance God’s Kingdom?
Quote of the Day: “Faithful stewardship turns earthly resources into eternal impact.”
Pray to Receive Salvation
Father, thank You for Jesus Christ who died and rose again for me. I confess Him as Lord and receive eternal life into my spirit. I am now a child of God, in Jesus’ name.
Pray to be Filled with the Spirit
Father, I receive Your Holy Spirit to fill me and speak in new tongues now and walk in His anointing. Holy Spirit, teach me to steward faithfully all that God has entrusted to me and empower me to advance His Kingdom with generosity, in Jesus’ name.
FURTHER STUDY
Genesis 28:20–22 | Malachi 3:10 |Matthew 23:23 | Luke 16:9–13
Key Word Insight (Greek)
Oikonomos (Steward) refers to a manager entrusted with another person’s resources and responsible for administering them faithfully according to the owner’s purposes.
Church History Illustration
When William Carey launched the modern missionary movement in 1792, ordinary believers gave sacrificially to support missions. Their stewardship helped spread the gospel across continents and transformed countless lives.
Science Illustration
A well-managed irrigation system channels water efficiently to every part of a field, producing maximum harvest. Likewise, faithful stewardship channels God’s resources toward His purposes, producing lasting spiritual fruit.
PROPHETIC BLESSING
I decree that you will walk in wisdom and faithfulness as a steward of God’s resources. The Lord prosper the work of your hands, enlarge your influence, and use your finances and life to advance His Kingdom on the earth, in Jesus’ name.
Daily Reading
1-Year Plan: 2 Corinthians 10
2-Year Plan: Psalm 132–134 | Isaiah 46
Weekly Theme: The House of God and Kingdom Stewardship
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