True Wealth | Pr Cristian Gimenez | Jun 29, 2025

True Wealth

I have a word from Jesus especially for you.

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this, they were astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:23–26)

Many scholars believe the “eye of the needle” referred to a small door in the city gate—impossible for a camel to pass through unless it was stripped of all baggage. This image is tied to the story of the rich young ruler, who walked away from Jesus’ invitation with a heavy heart because he clung tightly to his wealth (Matthew 19:21–22).

Jesus offered him something perfect—teleios—meaning complete, mature, and whole. It was a call to trade earthly treasure for eternal purpose. Sadly, the young man missed it. Peter, a fisherman, saw what he couldn’t: the incomparable value of following Jesus.

True prosperity can only be that which is eternal. Many people struggle to recognize spiritual wealth because they measure life only by what is seen. But being part of God’s eternal purpose is what gives life its deepest meaning. Without this, life feels empty—even cruel—as we build and accumulate only to leave everything behind one day.

Some find comfort in thinking they’re leaving something for their descendants. Yet, without the perspective of eternity, that comfort is shallow. The truth is that in Christ, we’ve already passed from death into life. God has placed eternity in our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11), and nothing He does is wasted—everything He makes lasts forever.

God has designed a way for you to prosper on earth and in eternity. Everything He gives begins as a seed. You, too, are the result of a seed. When you discern and sow eternal seeds, you walk in true, lasting prosperity.

1. Identify Eternal Seeds

Galatians 6:8 reminds us that what we sow to the flesh perishes, but what we sow to the Spirit reaps eternal life. The church, as Christ’s body, is an eternal work. When you give generously and do good, God is glorified through you (2 Corinthians 9:10–11). Your actions echo into eternity.

2. Find Joy in Sowing

Never underestimate the power of joy. It fuels your ability to sow well. Jesus said, “Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete” (John 16:24). Joy comes not only from receiving but from recognizing the privilege of participating in God’s purpose—even before the results appear. Abraham saw Christ’s day and rejoiced (John 8:56). So can you.

3. Understand the Purpose of the Increase

God gives seed to the sower and multiplies the fruit of our righteousness—Christ in us. Our generosity results in thanksgiving to God and meets the needs of others (2 Corinthians 9:11–12). When our prosperity glorifies God, it fulfills its true purpose.

4. Connect Your Business to Eternity

Never separate your business, assets, or career from God’s eternal purpose. Jesus warned of the man who stored up for himself but was not rich toward God (Luke 12:20–21). When everything you do on earth is connected to God’s Kingdom, it gains eternal value. Being a faithful tither and generous giver is a powerful way to do that.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart… in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5–6).

I prophesy that you will prosper supernaturally. This year, God will give you abundant opportunities to sow, and next year, you will see a harvest like never before. Let God transform your reality and lead you into a life of abundance, filled with joy and eternal purpose.

— Pastor Cristian Gimenez