Deuteronomy 8:18

“But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power (koach) to get wealth (chayil), that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” (NKJV)

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Word Study
• Koach (כֹּחַ) = strength, ability, capacity, might.
→ God gives you the inner power — health, ideas, wisdom, creativity, favor, stamina, open doors.
• Chayil (חַיִל) = wealth, resources, valor, army, strength, virtue.
→ The result of that power. Wealth is more than money — it’s substance, influence, reputation, provision, even valor and excellence.

Together: God gives you ability (koach) → to produce resources and strength (chayil) → for His covenant purposes.

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Israel was about to enter the Promised Land, a place of abundance. God warned them:
• Don’t say, “My power and the might of my hand gained me this wealth” (v.17).
• Instead, remember it is God who gave you the ability to create increase.

This is more than financial provision. It’s about God empowering His people to live strong, influential, resource-filled lives so the nations can see His covenant faithfulness.

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The Covenant

Why does God give wealth?
• Not just for personal comfort.
• To establish His covenant. That covenant traces back to Abraham: “I will bless you… and you shall be a blessing… and in you all nations of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 12:2–3).

Prosperity has a kingdom purpose: so that God’s people can fund His work, demonstrate His goodness, and walk in a testimony that honors Him.

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Points to Ponder

Am I using the power (koach) God gave me — my abilities, ideas, and resources — to build His covenant purposes, or just my own comfort?

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Prayer/Declaration

“Father, I thank You that it is You who gives me power — the strength, wisdom, and capacity — to produce wealth. I declare that every gift and resource in my life will be used to establish Your covenant and advance Your kingdom. My prosperity is not for pride, but for purpose. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

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