8 Biblical Examples of Prophecy and God’s Power in Business and the Marketplace

1. Jacob received a promise from God concerning his business in a prophetic dream. As a result, his flocks supernaturally increased. Jacob was able to gain independence, leave the oppressive oversight of his former boss Laban, and return to Canaan. (Gen 31:10-13)

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2. Joseph’s prophetic ministry of dream interpretation launched him into leadership in Egypt. Through his stewardship, nations were saved from famine. Joseph also used his expertise to increase Pharaoh’s business and property. (Gen 47:13-26)

3. David experienced the power of God privately in his family business before he went public against the giant Goliath. God gave him the supernatural strength to protect his father’s flock of sheep from the threat of the lion and the bear. (1 Sam 17:34-37)

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4. The Prophet Elisha helped a woman who was in debt by empowering her to have a temporary small business. [1] The woman gathered jars from her neighbors, and sold oil supernaturally provided by God, to give her an income and pay off her debts. (2 Kings 4:1-7)

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5. Daniel was a Prophet whilst also being an administrator for the Kingdom of Persia. His prophetic ministry and God’s power at work in his life influenced Kings and opened doors of promotion in Government to him. (Book of Daniel)

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6. Jesus gave his disciples prophetic instruction that resulted in an overflow harvest in their fishing business, making up for a night of fruitless labor. (Luke 5:5-7)

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7. A prophetic encounter with Jesus changed Zaccheus’ life—and this overflowed into his vocation. He promised to restore wealth gained through corrupt business dealings in his business of tax collection. (Luke 19:1-9)

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8. Peter received prophetic instruction to minister to a Roman Centurion, a leader in the Roman army. (Acts 10:9-20) Jesus also ministered to a Centurion, healing his sick servant through a word. (Matt 8:5-13)

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