Blessed to be a Blessing: Reclaiming Biblical Prosperity

Let’s talk about a word that makes some people squirm in church: prosperity.

Too often, this word gets hijacked—twisted to mean something it was never meant to. But I believe it’s time we reclaim the real, biblical meaning of prosperity. Not the version that’s all about stacking wealth and living in luxury. The kind that says, “God blesses me so that I can bless others.”

➡️ In the original Greek, the word for prosperity—eudō—means “to push forward” or “to be carried along successfully.” That flips the script, doesn’t it? Prosperity isn’t about hoarding more. It’s about momentum. It’s about kingdom impact.

In Genesis 26, we read that Isaac sowed in the land and reaped a hundredfold in the same year—“and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper and continued prospering until he became very prosperous.” God’s not subtle here. He’s showing us something: He blesses His people abundantly—but always with purpose.

This isn’t new. In Genesis 12, God tells Abraham, “I will bless you… and you will be a blessing to others.” That’s the pattern. That’s the rhythm of kingdom prosperity—it comes to you but it’s meant to flow through you.

Jesus taught this principle through the parable of the talents. The ones who multiplied what they were given were celebrated. The one who just held onto it? Not so much. God blesses what we steward and release, not what we hide and hoard.

When we live like pipelines instead of storehouses, something amazing happens—God keeps pouring more into us. Why? Because He knows He can trust us to pour it back out.

➡️ Malachi 3:10 lays it out: “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… Test me in this… and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing…” That’s not manipulation. That’s invitation.

Let’s be clear—generosity isn’t just about giving money. It’s about trust. It’s about saying, “God, I believe You’ll take care of me when I prioritize You.”

But here’s the real tension: we’re not just battling our bank accounts—we’re battling a spirit. The Bible calls it mammon. More than a word for money, it’s a mindset. A demonic force that convinces us we’ll be secure, powerful, and independent if we just have enough.

Jesus said it plain and simple: “You cannot serve both God and Mammon.” You’ve got to choose.

And one of the ways we silence the voice of Mammon is through radical generosity. Every time we give, we break greed’s grip and align our hearts with the kingdom.

At Vivid City, we use something we call the Giving Ladder ?—a simple tool to help us grow in generosity:

First-Time Giver – Taking that first faith step.
Consistent Giver – Making generosity a rhythm.
Tither – Returning the first 10% back to God.
Kingdom Builder – Giving above the tithe to fuel ministry.
Extravagant Giver – Living to give, sometimes even flipping the script: giving 90%, living on 10%.

Everyone has a next step. It’s not about guilt—it’s about growth. About trusting God with more. About becoming more like Him.

❓Remember John 3:16? “For God so loved the world that He gave…” Love gives. And when we give, we reflect the very heart of God.

Can you imagine a church so generous that needs are met before they’re even spoken? That sends missionaries, funds outreaches, and says YES when opportunities arise because the people in it are living open-handed?

That’s the kind of church we’re becoming.

Prosperity isn’t about personal comfort. It’s about kingdom purpose. It’s about being ready to respond, ready to bless, and eager to be used by God.

So here’s my challenge to you—what’s your next step? Maybe it’s giving for the first time. Maybe it’s becoming consistent. Maybe it’s finally tithing or stepping into Kingdom Builder territory.

Whatever it is—take it.

Ask God to show you. Not so you can be richer, but so you can be ready to build something that lasts forever. We’re not chasing money—we’re chasing mission.

Because in the end, this isn’t about dollar signs. It’s about impact. It’s about purpose. It’s about legacy.

We are blessed to be a blessing.

Let’s go live like it.