(Look to God, Not Your Job, as Your Source)
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TEEVO
Monday, August 17th, 2026
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
TO THE BIBLE
Philippians 4:19
“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
LET’S TALK
Most rivers don’t create their own water; they simply carry water from a larger source, such as rainfall, glaciers, or lakes. When the source dries up, the river eventually disappears. What many people call their “supply” is often only a channel. The most important thing therefore isn’t the channel, but the source of it.
Now, the way some people live, you would think Paul meant, “My God shall supply all your needs according to how much you’re paid at your place of work.” Even if your “job” is chores, a part-time gig, or allowance, God is still your ultimate source.
Your job ceased to be the source of income for you the day you were born again. Now God supplies all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).
If you look at the Sun you will not see the shadows; in the same way, when you put your trust in God, you will stop chasing shadows. Stop stressing about allowance, online fame, or what your friends have—you have a bigger source. Stop seeing your job or your business as your source of income, for God is your source.
The forces of nature will try to make you believe your job is your source, but refuse it completely. The Bible didn’t say “Work, that you may have money.” Rather, it tells us that the reason God wants you to work is so that you “may have give to him who has need” (Ephesians 4:28). Even small acts, like helping a friend, volunteering, or sharing your lunch, are ways God blesses others through you. Your job is a channel to bless others, and in doing so, you are rewarded. Giving is God’s established medium to prosper you financially—never forget it.
Therefore, it doesn’t matter how much you’re paid at your job or business, never take it as your source of income. Do your schoolwork, sports practice, or any responsibility with excellence and avoid laziness, and God will promote you. Do your job with excellence and shun mediocrity, and the Lord will promote you.
GO DEEPER:
James 1:17; Psalm 121:1-2; Psalm 23:1
SPEAK
Heavenly Father, I rejoice for I know I can forever rely on you to supply my every financial and material need because you’re my source. I experience promotion and prosperity. Thank you for bringing me to my place of inheritance in Christ Jesus, where I prosper financially, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READING:
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 1, Psalms 104-106
TWO YEAR
Luke 16:19-31, 1 Samuel 1
ACT
Never say, “Oh God, I need money!” Instead, say, “I’m rich; I have all the money I need because God has made all favour and earthly blessings come to me in abundance.”
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