Biblical Wealth Wisdom
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Turning Delays into Triumphs: Exploring Faith, Humility, and Prosperity
Is delay actually denial, or could it be an opportunity in disguise orchestrated for your growth? We've all faced setbacks that make us question if the universe is working against us, but Pastor James Koalia and Prophet Lovey join us to challenge this conventional wisdom in a riveting discussion. Pastor Koalia draws inspiration from the biblical tale of Daniel, whose prayers were delayed by spiritual warfare, reminding us that persistence and unwavering faith can turn delays into eventual triumphs. Meanwhile, Prophet Lovey flips the narrative, suggesting that sometimes, we might be the very architects of our own delays. Through the family saga of Jacob and Esau, he emphasizes the critical role of taking proactive steps and making bold decisions to unlock our blessings.
This conversation won't just make you rethink your setbacks; it will ignite a debate on whether God desires us to be humble to the point of poverty. Prophet Lovey raises eyebrows with his provocative ideas on humility, wealth, and divine intentions, challenging the traditional belief that spirituality and prosperity can't coexist. The episode promises to shake your assumptions and inspire you to evaluate when patience is a virtue and when it's time to act. Buckle up for an intellectual and spiritual journey that challenges you to find courage and obedience as keys to overcoming life's hurdles.
All right, everybody buckle up. We're diving into a topic that I'm sure has crossed all our minds at some point Is delay actually denial?
Speaker 2:Ooh, yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1:This is a deep dive and we're going to dig into this intriguing YouTube video we found, featuring Pastor James Koalia and Prophet Lovey, who really turned this idea on its head.
Speaker 2:Okay, I like it. Flipping the script.
Speaker 1:Right, what if those delays, those setbacks we face they're not actually stop signs, but rather like setups, setups orchestrated by you know a higher power for our own growth. I like that. So it's not a no, it's like not yet or not like that Exactly. And to illustrate this, Pastor Kowalia brings up the story of Daniel from the Bible.
Speaker 2:Okay.
Speaker 1:Now Daniel, as we know, a man of incredible faith, but even he experienced delays. His prayers were seemingly going unanswered for 21 days because a spiritual being, the prince of Persia, was literally holding back the angel Gabriel. Wow, Isn't that wild.
Speaker 2:Yeah, the angel was trying to deliver the answer to Daniel's prayer, but something was holding him back.
Speaker 1:Exactly so. It really brings to light this whole other dimension that's at play sometimes, this concept of spiritual warfare.
Speaker 2:It's real. This stuff is real. It makes you wonder what's really going on behind the scenes in our own lives.
Speaker 1:Right, Like are we just seeing the tip of the iceberg?
Speaker 2:Exactly, and then the question is okay. So if we're in a spiritual battle, how do we fight back?
Speaker 1:How do you even begin to fight something you can't see?
Speaker 2:Well, I think that's where our own practices come in.
Speaker 1:Yeah.
Speaker 2:Consistently praying, fasting, reading scripture. You know, arming ourselves Because look at Daniel, Even though he was experiencing that delay, did he stop praying.
Speaker 1:No, he was consistent.
Speaker 2:He doubled down, which is such a powerful reminder to us that, even when we don't see the answer, we have to keep going, keep believing.
Speaker 1:It really makes you wonder what seemingly impossible situations in our own lives could actually turn into breakthroughs, if we just don't give up.
Speaker 2:Amen to that.
Speaker 1:Now, on the flip side, we have Prophet Lovey, who comes in with a completely different take. He says sometimes those delays, those setbacks, we're actually inflicting them on ourselves.
Speaker 2:Oh, really Okay.
Speaker 1:He uses the story of Jacob and Esau talk about a family drama right To illustrate how being proactive, maybe even a little bit resourceful, can be the key to getting those blessings.
Speaker 2:So it's not always about waiting on God. Sometimes it's about us actually making a move.
Speaker 1:Exactly. It's like how do we know when it's time to be patient and wait and when it's time for us to make a move?
Speaker 2:You know that is the million dollar question, right, and I think it really comes down to discernment. You know that inner voice, that intuition, learning to trust that Sometimes it's about taking that leap of faith, even when it feels scary, even when we don't have all the answers. Yeah, taking that leap of faith even when it feels scary, even when we don't have all the answers?
Speaker 1:Yeah, and Prophet Lovey actually used the example of the lepers who stumbled upon that abandoned camp. Remember.
Speaker 2:Oh, yeah, good one.
Speaker 1:Talk about scary Right. They were terrified, but they decided to Be brave, to act, and it ended up not just blessing them, but giving them the opportunity to bless other people too.
Speaker 2:And I think that's such a powerful reminder for all of us. Sometimes the blessing is on the other side of our obedience, on the other side of our courage. You can't steer a parked car.
Speaker 1:Right, yeah, exactly, got to be in motion. Speaking of moving, this next point that Prophet Levy brought up really got me thinking this whole idea that God actually wants us to be poor.
Speaker 2:Yeah, I saw some people in the audience squirming a little when he said that.
Speaker 1:A little bit like oh, here we go. I mean, I grew up hearing that. You know, humility meant being content with very little. So I was really curious to hear what he had to say about that, especially when he brings up the scripture about Jesus receiving power and fee wealth.
Speaker 2:Yeah, it's like. Which one is it? And this actually ties into what we were talking about earlier with God's will. Right, we talk about God's will as if it's this one size fits all, but the truth is it's actually multifaceted, like there's the good, the acceptable, and then the perfect will of God.
Speaker 1:Whoa wait back up. I've never even heard of that before. What is that?
Speaker 2:So think of it like this when we accept Jesus, that's the good. That's like level one, the starting point. But there's a whole other level of inheritance, of sonship. That's about stepping into the fullness of what Jesus came to offer us, and that includes abundance, not just in our finances, but in every area of our lives.
Speaker 1:Now I know, when some people hear abundance, they immediately think, oh no, is this the prosperity gospel?
Speaker 2:But it seems like he's saying it's bigger than that A hundred percent. You're exactly right, because true abundance, the kind that God desires for us, it's holistic. It's not just about, you know, having a lot of money. It's about reflecting God's kingdom Spiritual abundance, emotional, relational and, yes, even material abundance. It's about having everything you need inside and out to walk in your purpose and to bless others.
Speaker 1:Yeah, it's about recognizing that we are children of a good and abundant father.
Speaker 2:Yes, it's time to let go of those old, limiting beliefs that tell us we need to be content with less. God wants to do so much more in and through our lives. He wants us to experience his goodness in every way. It says in Ephesians he's able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we ask or think.
Speaker 1:Wow. So are we saying that sometimes the delay we experience in life is actually a delay in our own understanding? Oh, 100% it's like we've been conditioned to think small, to accept limitations, when God's vision for us is actually limitless.
Speaker 2:It's like we're standing at the edge of an ocean, but we're only using a teaspoon to experience it. Wow, yeah.
Speaker 1:So how do we even begin to bridge that gap, to go from that scarcity mindset to a mindset of abundance?
Speaker 2:That is the journey, my friend.
Speaker 1:It's like we're finally ditching those old hand-me-down maps for a compass you know it's pointing us towards true north, towards our full potential.
Speaker 2:And the exciting thing is, we don't have to figure out this whole journey on our own Right. We have the Holy Spirit to guide us every step of the way.
Speaker 1:So if you're listening to this right now and you're in that, season of waiting.
Speaker 2:you're in that delay and it's frustrating, like what do we do? What do we do with that frustration? Yeah, that's real. We all feel that. I think it really starts with surrendering our timeline to God's like, truly letting go of control and choosing to trust him. Because, think about it, all those delays, those seasons that feel empty or barren, you know it's not wasted time.
Speaker 1:It's easy to feel that way, though, in the moment.
Speaker 2:Oh for sure, but it's often in those seasons that our faith is being rooted even deeper.
Speaker 1:Like a seed buried in the darkness, waiting for the right time to sprout up.
Speaker 2:Exactly, and just because we don't see it happening on the surface yet doesn't mean it's not happening. It's about trusting the process, you know, surrendering to how God is orchestrating everything, even when we don't get it.
Speaker 1:So for those of us who are in that season of waiting, feeling that tension, you know, that desire for breakthrough, but we're in the delay, what's one thing we can take away from this whole conversation? Something to encourage us to like, like, navigate the season with grace.
Speaker 2:I think the biggest takeaway here is this what if that delay, instead of it being a no, a denial of what we want, what if it's actually an invitation?
Speaker 1:Oh, I like that.
Speaker 2:An invitation to go deeper with God, to develop unshakable trust in his timing. And on the other side of that delay, you know, we come out stronger, wiser, more aligned with our purpose.
Speaker 1:Delay is an invitation that's good, really good. Well, I think that's a great place for us to wrap up this deep dive. If this got you thinking or you had a little aha moment, we want to hear about it. Drop a comment below. Share your experiences. We'd love.