Problem – Solving: Opportunity for Wealth Creation.

 Ephesians 4:28; Luke 5:31-32; Proverbs 12:27

God created us to solve problems; Jesus declared that this was the reason for the anointing (Luke 4:18), when we meet people’s needs, value flows back to us. Man created money for measuring and exchanging value to solve problems for others. Prior to this, it was trade by barter, or simply put, value for value in terms of goods, commodities, products or service. This still remains the basic principle for attracting and creating wealth. To be able to achieve this, God gives each one gifts, talents, and the ability to learn and acquire or develop skills. Ignorant of this, many still see money and wealth outside of this interchange of real value and so find it difficult to actualize the reality of wealth and well – being that God has given all His children to enjoy. Joseph and Daniel solved national problems; Isaac solved the problems of food and unemployment (Gen 26); Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are solving problems of information technology, and Sam Adeyemi, leadership. They all have discovered the connection between their gifts and people’s problems, and are better off for it. Today, our discussion will focus on how we must discover, through such connections, vast opportunities for creating wealth.

Discussion:

1.      The problems around us today are numerous. They cover food, clothing, shelter, housing, to security, communication, transportation, leadership, organization and business management, spiritual, information etc. which of these problems are you solving right now? If not what is stopping you?

2.      Knowing well that great wealth and opportunities are embedded in human problems and challenges, below are tips on what we can do to get wealth:

a.      Develop a burning desire to become wealthy. (Mark 11:23, 2 Cor 9:8, Deut 8:18)

b.      See your personal problems, limitations, and obstacles as a stepping stones, and seek wisdom to overcome them. (Luke 19:1-5, Prov 4:7)

c.       Identify problems around you and locate your roles towards solving them. (Luke 4:18)

d.     Find a connection between your gifts, talents, experience, and the problems that most touch your heart. That is where your passion is. Work at it. (Neh 1:4, Prov 22:29)

e.      Seek training, guidance, or apprenticeship if need be. (Prov 11:4; 24:6)

f.        Start with what you have, no matter how small. (Zech 4:10)

g.      Think and create value that other people would appreciate enough to pay for. (Luke 10:7)

Mention others that you know and lets discuss about it

You will succeed in Jesus’ name.