Psalm 1:3 reveals something phenomenal about you, and the life of extraordinary prosperity God has called you to. It says, “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” This should let you know that your prosperity isn’t dependent on the economics and economies of this world. Think from a higher level.

Notice again the words of the Spirit in Psalm 1:3: “... and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” He didn’t say you’ll prosper if you engage in what’s trending or booming. The emphasis is on ‘whatsoever’; in other words, there’s an empowerment in your life to cause you to prosper in all things.

In the Old Testament, Moses spoke to the children of Israel, and gave them God’s promises. Imagine what he said God would do for them: “And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee” (Deuteronomy 7:13). Think about that! Everything that had to do with them was blessed. As long as it was connected to them, it prospered.

Now, in the New Testament, we have a better covenant, established upon better promise (Hebrews 8:6). Therefore, anything you’re involved in should, of necessity, prosper. Anything! The important factor isn’t what’s trending; the important factor is you. If you’re in it, then it’s blessed and will prosper.

Now, God wants us to be prosperous 3 John 1:2 says, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” If you haven’t made up your mind to enjoy your life, you can make that decision today, that’s God’s will for you (John 10:10b). He wants you to have good health, to be strong, vibrant, prosperous, and influential enough to help others. You have to be in a position of advantage to be able to lift others, and be a blessing.

One has to be financially influential to make meaningful impact in spreading the Gospel around the world. In our ministry, for example, the tremendous impact we make all around the world costs lots of money and we’re grateful to the Lord for empowering us to be able to do all that! Preaching the Gospel is like fishing in a river; it can be done in different ways. You could jump into the water and try to catch some fish with your hands, or you could place a baited hook in a strategic spot in the water; these options won’t get you many fish. However, if you cast a net into the water, you’ll more likely get better results, but it costs more to use the net.

Those who got acquainted with Jesus in the course of His earthly ministry became empowered to bless others; they had greater influence, reach and impact in their time. That’s what He’s done with your life; you’re empowered to prosper and blessed to be a blessing.