Is it insignificant that in Jesus's introductory remark of what the Spirit of the Lord had anointed him to come and do on earth (Luke 4:18), he first mentions "to preach the gospel to the poor?"Why does Jesus touch on a financial issue before any others?Gospel to a poor man is not just promising him heaven, but also prosperity on earth and guaranteeing him heaven when he dies if he accepts Jesus as Lord and saviour. What is the point of promising heaven where the streets are made of gold if you can't have a piece of that gold on earth where you need it?Is it not noteworthy, that of all the gifts presented to Baby Jesus, gold precedes frankincense and myrrh (Mathew 2:11)? What revelation is in the fact that when Jesus was sending his disciples both in Luke 10 and in Luke 22:35-36, the first item he discusses pertains to their purse? Why did God give Solomon money when all he asked for was wisdom and understanding?The simple reason is that money provides the wheels on which the ministry and any other venture runs. Find out more Why God Needs You to Be Rich!About the Author: Larry Odonkor is an ordained minister in the Lighthouse Chapel International denomination. He is a well-travelled missionary and church planter across Africa. He is the founder and CEO of Samaritan-Touch Foundation, a humanitarian organization committed to touching lives with love through meeting the basic humanitarian needs of the poor and less privileged. He is based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, with his wife Angela and their two sons.Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/LarryOdonkor