Opening the Gates of Heaven Perry Stone

The Hebrews didn’t borrow a cup of tea . They took gold, silver, and jewels from the Egyptians. Later, in the wilderness, Moses received an offering for the building of the tabernacle. Much of the gold and precious metals used to build the house of God was given in an offering received by the man of God. The gold of Egyptians became the wealth of the Hebrews and was used in the furniture of the tabernacle! This is a true example of the “wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous” (Prov. 13:22). Two other Old Testament stories demonstrate the unexpected financial blessing that can come with favor. When Jacob was working with Laban in Syria, the financial increase began to pour into Laban’s entire household and all his property. Laban admitted that the reason for this blessing was because Jacob, a Hebrew, was working for him. Laban said, “For I have learned by experience that the L ORD hath blessed me for thy sake” (Gen. 30:27, KJV ). Jacob answered Laban back by saying, “For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the Lord hath blessed thee since my coming” (v. 30, KJV ). In the story of Ruth, within twenty-four hours Ruth went from being a single stranger to the most famous woman in the city. Her favor with Boaz brought the blessing of Boaz into her private life. Favor can stop a national disaster.