Promised Protection

“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field,” Says the LORD of hosts;”

Malachi 3:11 NKJV

1. GOD PROMISES TO PROTECT WHAT WE’RE CALLED TO CULTIVATE!

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

I Timothy 6:10 NKJV

“...For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Hidden among you, O Israel, are things set apart for the Lord. You will never defeat your enemies until you remove these things from among you.”

Joshua 7:13 NLT

2. GOD CAN’T BLESS WHERE GOD’S NOT FIRST!

“The grapevines have dried up, and the fig trees have withered. The pomegranate trees, palm trees, and apple trees— all the fruit trees—have dried up. And the people’s joy has dried up with them.”

Joel 1:12 NLT

“Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has swallowed your brother’s blood. No longer will the ground yield good crops for you, no matter how hard you work! From now on you will be a homeless wanderer on the earth.”

Genesis 4:11-12 NLT

3. FULL COVERAGE REQUIRES FULL SURRENDER!

“Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. ‘There is still one thing you haven’t done,’ he told him. “Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Mark 10:21 NLT

VICTORY GROUP QUESTIONS

1) Do you have a budget? And is God a part of that budget plan? Share why or why not.

2) Are there areas in your life where your “joy has dried up”? Is God first in those areas? Reflect and Share.

3) What is something you took away from this message that wasn’t already discussed? Share.

4) What are your thoughts on the “Tithing Series” so far? Has it been beneficial and

informative? Do you believe that Christians should tithe? Share.