Hi?

I'm sure u were able to pick something in our last article as inspired by the Holy
Ghost,,,,my prayer is that none of us will be stranded in Jesus mighty name, Amen.
By the grace of God, we will be examining what i have captioned, (MONEY
COMMANDERS) today.
Let's quickly take some short definitions about the subject itself.
Money is just a means, a tool, and a resource for solving certain problems. If you see
it more than that, it becomes your master.
Commanders are people that give orders, they are simply in charge.
You may now agree with me that Money Commanders are people that do not allow
money to rule over them. They send money on errands as occasion demands.
Humbly come with me as we explore some characteristics of these Money
Commanders.
(1). Their thoughts are not about money, bcos they have authority over it.
(2). They are prepared for it. They have the capacity to handle it when it comes.
(3). They let common sense, patience and self-control dictate their wants, rather than
lust for something that is not a need.
(4). They are resourceful. They are problem solvers. They use what they have to
meet their needs. Instead of pointing accusing fingers to some persons, heaping
blames on their parents, castigating the Government, lamenting on situations and
circumstances surrounding them, they rather look inward and make use of their inner
deposits from God, create something out of it to meet the needs in their
environment, thereby, generating money to meet their own needs. (May God open
our eyes of understanding; heal us of spiritual blindness and deafness in Jesus name,
Amen).
(5). They maximize their personal Time, Talent, and Resources.
(6). They know how to maximize the Time, Talent, and Resources of others.
(7). They find fulfillment in pursuing God-given dreams, not in material acquisition.
(Gen 12:1-3).
(8). They are givers, but not wasters.
(9). They are frugal. They control expenses. They don't buy irrelevant things because
they have access to money as occasion serves them.
(10). They bargain very well before buying anything.
However, the Book of Ecclesiastes 10:15 tells us that "THE PERSON WHO KNOWS
'HOW TO' WILL ALWAYS CONTROL THOSE WHO ONLY KNOW 'WHAT TO' DO".
Friends, it's not enough to discuss the problems, can we be patient to examine some
proposed strategies on HOW TO command money?
Permit me to humbly submit that God does not give money, God only empowers us
to get wealth (money).Deuteronomy 8:18 validates this truth. God empowers us to
get money so we can fulfill the covenant as instructed to our Father Abraham by God
Almighty who is the custodian of money in Genesis 12:1-3.
(1). We have to possess a PROSPERITY MENTALITY. Friends, please understand
the fact that it is never late to be blessed. God established Abraham at age 75,and
the blessings of God upon his life had been trans-generational, that, even you and I
are still drawing from it till today, and generations coming after us if Jesus tarries will
keep benefiting from the Abrahamic order of Blessings. Prosperity begins in you
mind. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he",Prov 23:7. Whatever is too big for
your mind to capture will be too big for your hand to touch. Think it, Imagine it,
Conceive it, Picture it, Capture it, then you will soon Touch it and Have it in excess.

(2). We must go for KNOWLEDGE from the people who have conquered
money.
I like you to know that every giant was born out of a woman, no matter how huge and
gigantic he or she may be. Friends, do you agree with me?
Unfortunately, we are in a dispensation of a very proud generation where a lot of us
have little or no regard for persons that have gone ahead of us in our respective
fields, careers, and professions.
We think we know more than them, that is why we may never touch half of what they
have touched if we don't exercise caution and drop our high shoulders quickly. The
Word says in Isaiah 51:2 that we should look at our Fathers and Mothers that have
experienced unending blessings, success and abundance in their chosen fields, and
walk in their steps. The Bible says that we should "Walk in the old path, tread the old
ways, and we shall find rest for our souls".
This simply talks about the power of MENTORSHIP.
Friends, let's go and research about the ones that have gone ahead of us, humbly
submit to their leadings, and subscribe to their mentorship. Let us get closer to them
as God gives us access via favour, and ask them sincere questions on how they got
started, how they tackled the challenges and obstacles they encountered on their
way to the top, and how they had sustained relevance, Integrity and continuity over
the years. Where we cannot access them physically because of Protocols, distance,
etc, let's lay hold on their materials (books, tapes, cd's, articles, interview sessions,
etc) and let us digest them until something in that material robs off on us. Please
note that knowledge knows no religion, you can draw knowledge from both believers
and our people that are yet to be saved. But every of your moves must have its root
in God's word.
By doing this, we are not being foolish, we are only standing on their shoulder which
enables us to see farther and faster than them, gives us leverage, and in turn
enhance our speed of accomplishment in our own pursuit. May the Lord destroy the
hold of pride in our lives in Jesus name.

(3). Start DOING things you have never done before, today.
My father in the Lord (Bishop David Oyedepo) once said that "You need a lion heart
to have the lion share". Friends, I have noticed in my little days on earth that life
answers at its peak to people who have a heart to dare the impossible, they confront
what scares others. Life itself is a risk when you don't take risks. Money Commanders
are calculated Risk Takers. They don't apportion blames, they think on paper, they
analyze and strategize, then they prayerfully take calculated steps with boldness to
match, and while others are still discussing, criticizing, and lamenting, they are
already taking the lead, and everyone is at their mercy. Sir/Ma, somebody or some
persons that have the same components in your body as the case may be started
that organization you are dreaming and dying to work for. Is it a sin if you start
something small on your own? WAKE UP!! Read Job 8:7. I decree that that your little
kiosk will soon become a Shopping Mall. May I recommend a risk taker for you in the
Bible who happens to be my main man......His name is King David. You can make out
time to study his lifestyle, and it will be such a blessing to you.

(4). As your income grows, your KNOWLEDGE must INCREASE.

Stagnant water in a pond will soon start to stink, but a flowing river is always
refreshing. When you stop learning, you start dying. Thank God for all that you know,
but there is still something you need to know that will add to your life and improve
your finances. Be an addicted information seeker and a knowledge hunter. Be
updated so you don't become outdated in a short while.
To command money, you must keep searching for more knowledge in your field.

(5). Money should first be INVESTED.

To become a Money Commander, you are not to spend the money you earn or
acquire, you are to trade or invest it as the case may be, and then, you are to spend
the profit from the trades or investment. Check Matthew 25:15-30 of the creator's
manual for proper understanding.
In conclusion, New Ideas+Knowledge+Action=MONEY.
Please, if you have been blessed by at least a line from what you have read from this
little apprentice, please encourage me by forwarding it to every one on your friends
list.
My prayer for us all is that money will never be our master, rather, we will send
money on errands in Jesus mighty name, Amen
JESUS IS LORD!

OLUMAYOWA. A. OKE. (Pst).

.....liberating the world through the preaching of the word of faith.