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Super-Natural Abundance & Provision: Five Day Devotional

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Here are a few additional resources to guide your quiet time this week:


Day 1: Your True Provider Never Fails

Based on the Message: "Super-Natural Abundance & Provision" by Pastor Dexter B. Upshaw Jr.

"Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years."- Deuteronomy 8:2

Devotional: When economic storms hit and uncertainty fills the headlines, it's natural to feel anxious about the future. Bills pile up, job security feels shaky, and we wonder how we'll make it through. But here's a truth that can anchor your soul: while governments may shut down and employers may fail, your heavenly Father never closes His doors.


God has an incredible track record of providing for His people in impossible situations. He sustained the Israelites in Egypt under harsh slavery, fed them in a barren wilderness for forty years, and even blessed them during their captivity in Babylon. When earthly systems crumble, God's provision remains steady and sure.


The challenge isn't whether God can provide, it's remembering who your true source is when times get tough. It's easy to trust God when your bank account is full, but what about when it's empty? Your faith grows strongest not in abundance, but in those moments when you have nowhere else to turn but up.


Today, take inventory of your heart. Are you placing your ultimate trust in your job, your savings account, or government programs? While these can be tools God uses to bless you, they should never become your source of security. Your Provider has never missed a payment, never gone bankrupt, and never failed to care for His children.

Quote: "The government is not my provider. My employer is not my provider. Yahweh is my provider." - Pastor Dexter B. Upshaw Jr

Question: When facing financial uncertainty, where do you naturally turn first, to worry about earthly systems or to trust in God's unchanging provision?


Prayer: Father, help me remember that You are my ultimate provider. When anxiety about money and security tries to overwhelm me, remind me of Your faithfulness throughout history. Give me peace that surpasses understanding and help me trust You completely. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Day 2: Wilderness Seasons Have Purpose

Based on the Message: "Super-Natural Abundance & Provision" by Pastor Dexter B. Upshaw Jr.


"In the wilderness He fed you with manna which your fathers did not know, that He might humble you and that He might test you, to do you good in the end." - Deuteronomy 8:16

Devotional: Nobody enjoys difficult seasons. When money is tight, relationships are strained, or dreams seem delayed, we naturally want to escape as quickly as possible. But what if these wilderness moments aren't punishments. What if they're preparation?


God uses wilderness seasons to shape our character and reshape our story. The Israelites' journey that should have taken eleven days stretched into forty years; not because God was cruel, but because they needed to learn essential lessons about dependence, faith, and His faithfulness.


The wilderness wasn't their destination; it was their development center. Perhaps you're in a financial wilderness right now. Bills are overwhelming, opportunities seem scarce, and you're wondering when breakthrough will come. Take heart, God isn't trying to destroy you; He's developing you.


He's teaching you that your strength doesn't come from your bank account but from His unlimited resources. He's showing you that your identity isn't tied to your income but to His love. The wilderness reveals who your real God is. Will you worship Him when your card is maxed out just as much as when it's paid off? Will you trust His goodness when you can't see the way forward? These aren't easy questions, but they're the ones that transform ordinary believers into people of extraordinary faith.

Quote: "God uses the wilderness to shape our character. He uses the wilderness to reshape our narrative. He uses the wilderness to remind us, to establish us and to imprint in our hearts that he is the One who sustains us." - Pastor Dexter B. Upshaw Jr

Question: What character qualities is God developing in you through your current challenges that you might not have learned in easier times?


Prayer: Lord, help me see my wilderness seasons as opportunities for growth rather than just hardships to endure. Develop my character, deepen my faith, and prepare me for the good things You have planned. I trust Your process. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Day 3: Remember Your Source of Success

Based on the Message: "Super-Natural Abundance & Provision" by Pastor Dexter B. Upshaw Jr.

"But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day." - Deuteronomy 8:18

Devotional: Success has a way of making us forget. When the promotion comes, when the business takes off, when the bank account grows, it's human nature to pat ourselves on the back and think, "I did this." But this kind of thinking is not just prideful, it's dangerous.


When we forget that God is the source of our ability to create wealth, we set ourselves up for a fall. We start making decisions based on our own wisdom rather than seeking His guidance. We become stingy with our resources because we think we earned them entirely through our own efforts. We lose the humility that keeps us dependent on Him.


The truth is, every skill you have, every opportunity that comes your way, every connection that opens doors; all of it flows from God's hand. Your intelligence, your work ethic, your creativity, even your ability to wake up each morning and function, these are gifts from your heavenly Father. This doesn't diminish your hard work or make your efforts meaningless.


God expects us to be diligent and responsible. But it puts everything in proper perspective. You're a steward, not an owner. You're a partner with God in His work, not a self-made success story. As you pursue financial goals and career advancement, carry this truth with you: remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the power to make wealth.

Quote: "If you obtain success, don’t forget the One who sustained you in struggle." - Pastor Dexter B. Upshaw Jr

Question: In what ways can you actively remember and acknowledge God as the source of your abilities and opportunities, especially during seasons of success?


Prayer: God, keep me humble and grateful. When success comes, help me remember that every good gift comes from You. Don't let pride take root in my heart. Keep me dependent on You in prosperity just as much as in need. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Day 4: From Safety Net to Fishing Net

Based on the Message: "Super-Natural Abundance & Provision" by Pastor Dexter B. Upshaw Jr.

"For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying, "You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy and poor in your land."' - Deuteronomy 15:11

Devotional: There's a crucial difference between a safety net and a trampoline. A safety net catches you when you fall, but a trampoline launches you higher. Too often, we confuse the two and end up camping out on what was meant to be temporary support. Safety nets serve an important purpose; they provide stability during crisis and prevent devastating falls. But they were never designed to be permanent residences. When we treat them like trampolines, expecting them to propel us forward while we remain passive, we miss the point entirely.


You’ve heard it said: If you give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day. If you teach a man how to fish, he’ll eat for a lifetime. God sometimes allows our safety nets to break, not to harm us, but to motivate us to pick up a fishing net. He wants us to move from receiving provision to participating in it.


Instead of just gathering fallen grapes, He's calling us to learn how to plant and tend our own vineyards. This principle applies whether you're receiving government assistance, living off family support, or depending on others' generosity. These resources can be lifelines during difficult seasons, but they shouldn't become lifestyles.


The goal is always to move from dependence to productivity, from consuming to contributing. Building wealth while relying on welfare is nearly impossible because the mindsets are fundamentally different. One focuses on getting by; the other focuses on getting ahead. One accepts limitations; the other breaks through them. Which mindset are you operating from today?

Quote: "We cannot confuse a safety net with a trampoline. You cannot leap forward into wealth while sleeping on the safety net." - Pastor Dexter B. Upshaw Jr

Question: What steps can you take today to move from depending on others' provision to developing your own ability to provide and even help others?


Prayer: Father, thank You for the safety nets You've provided in my life. Help me use them wisely as stepping stones, not permanent solutions. Give me courage to step out in faith and develop the skills and character needed to thrive. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Day 5: Building Your Own Vineyard

Based on the Message: "Super-Natural Abundance & Provision" by Pastor Dexter B. Upshaw Jr.

"And you shall not strip your vineyard bare, neither shall you gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the Lord your God."- Leviticus 19:10

Devotional: There comes a moment in every person's journey when they must decide: Will I keep looking for fallen grapes, or will I learn to grow my own vineyard? This decision determines whether you'll spend your life surviving or thriving. Fallen grapes represent the leftovers, the handouts, the opportunities that depend on someone else's generosity.


There's nothing wrong with gathering them when you're in need, even the Bible commands landowners to leave some for the poor. But fallen grapes can only help you temporarily; they can't make you wealthy. A vineyard, however, represents ownership, investment, and long-term thinking. It requires patience because vines don't produce fruit immediately.


It demands hard work because vineyards need constant tending. It involves risk because weather and pests can threaten your crop. But a successful vineyard doesn't just feed you, it can feed your family for generations. It can also resource charitable initiatives. We earnestly believe that New Vision's role isn't to simply provide handouts, but to offer hand-ups. We want to help you transition from gathering fallen grapes to planting your own vineyard.


This might mean learning new skills, starting a business, pursuing education, or developing financial literacy. It's harder than just receiving help, but it's the path to true freedom and generational impact. What vineyard is God calling you to plant? What skills do you need to develop? What risks do you need to take? The time for gathering fallen grapes may be ending. The season for planting your vineyard may be beginning.


Quote: "At some point, one should stop seeking fallen grapes and start learning how to start and sustain their own vineyard." - Pastor Dexter B. Upshaw Jr

Question: What specific steps can you take this week to begin building your own 'vineyard', whether that's developing a skill, starting a side business, or investing in your future?


Prayer: Lord, give me vision to see beyond my current circumstances. Help me transition from just getting by to building something lasting. Grant me wisdom, courage, and perseverance as I work to create my own vineyard. Bless the work of my hands. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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