Miller Ministries Podcast

Increase is Tied to Your Obedience to God's Plan

Discerning the Lord’s body impacts both our health and our finances. Knowing in our spirits that Jesus suffered and died for us is discerning His physical body. Understanding our place in the local church is discerning His Church body on earth. Our health and prosperity depend on whether we understand the covenant relationship with Jesus, with our pastor, and with the brethren. A covenant with the local body means serving and being a supply there. The place where God leads you is the place where you can be blessed and be a blessing. If you change churches based on what’s convenient, where your job is, or any reason that isn’t of the Holy Spirit, you won’t increase spiritually and financially as you will by staying where the Holy Spirit led you!

Qualifications for God's Increase

Increase is part of God’s plan for His people. But we don’t qualify to receive His blessing just because we’re His children. Selfish Christians who think only of what they want, or need, miss His greatest purpose for blessing us. God blessed Abraham so he could be a blessing (Gen. 12:2). In Ephesians 4 Paul explains that we work so we can give to those in need. Our work enables us to be sowers and fund the Gospel; that’s seeking the Kingdom first. Be willing to sacrifice things you want. Put away distractions and instead sow to the Spirit. These things qualify us for His increase.

An Introduction to Things That Pertain to the Spirit

First Corinthians chapter 12 outlines the gifts of the Spirit. There are many ways these gifts can manifest, because we all have unique personalities and God works differently through each person. We must be in unity and value each person’s giftings in the body. The things of the Spirit can manifest if we examine our lives before taking communion (chapter 11) and if we walk in the love of God (chapter 13). Praying much in tongues is also key for the things of the Spirit to flow, and helps us to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, e.g. when He wants us to intercede for someone.

How I Learned to Trust God for Finances

God deals with us through His covenant. The Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit are in covenant, or agreement. When we pray for anything, it’s on the basis of covenant. If we’re not in agreement with His Word, we can’t receive what He has for us. Worry is disagreement, so stop worrying! Instead, seek God through His Word and prayer. Agree with (have faith in) His Word; that is, be in covenant with it. When you do, and if you don’t draw back or give up, He will lead you into a good financial position! Faith and agreeing with Him is the key, not money.

Be Interested in the Plan of God

God has a plan for you. If you want to follow His plan, be interested in it. Let go of your plans and follow the Holy Spirit’s leading. All His plans are good. If what you sense in your spirit doesn’t seem to make sense or even seems impossible, remember that He knows the end from the beginning. His thoughts are higher than ours. If God said He will do it for you, it is an eternal word from Him. He won’t change His mind. Agree with Him (with His covenant with you) and His word of authority. You will always be blessed if you say yes to His plan!

Understanding Covenant and Agreeing with God

God created us through covenant — or agreement — between the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Our relationship with Him is based on covenant, and we are created to agree with Him! It’s simple to receive from God: we just agree with His Word and “sign” that agreement by speaking His Word back to Him. “Father, You said . . .” and say His Word. We are also created to sow and then reap. The Father sowed His Son and He has been reaping a harvest of souls. He provides seed so we can sow! The supply from Him is a gift, and we simply receive it by agreeing with His covenant Word.

How to Pray & What It Will Do For Your Life

Effective prayer involves basic but crucial guidelines. Be in a quiet place where you can talk to God alone. Jesus did this when He talked with the Father. Allow time for God to talk to you. Don’t be in a rush! Start your prayer time by praising and worshiping God. Pray for other people and for governments. Then pray for your family. Pray Scriptures, God’s eternal Word. Include prayer in the Spirit (tongues); the Spirit always knows how to pray. These keys will make your prayers effective!

Godly Parenting: Biblical Keys to Raising Children

Training up your children in God’s ways will help them grow up strong in spirit. Training includes regularly talking to them about Jesus and God’s Word. It means prioritizing God and His local body in your children’s lives. And it means teaching them to honor you, and how to interact confidently and respectfully with others. Model what it means to serve God and how your children can have a relationship with Him. Jesus wants little children to come to Him! If your children learn this early on, they will have a solid foundation for adulthood.

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Overcoming in Hard Times

Here are steps to overcome in hard times! One, believe in God’s goodness and that you’ll see it in this life. Two, wait on Him. Quiet your mind and connect to your spirit. As He speaks to you, He gives your life definition. Third, cultivate joy. God’s joy is your strength! Fourth, if you face tragedy, setbacks, or disappointments, don’t retreat from God or become bitter. The enemy wants you to drift from God, but you can choose not to give him a foothold. Fifth, have faith in the blood of Jesus and its protective power. Sixth, when you’ve done all that you know, keep standing! Don’t quit!