What happens when something we are building for God quietly becomes more important than walking with God?

In Chapter 9 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “It’s Not Your Money I Want. It’s YOU!”, I share one of the most dramatic and life-changing seasons of my journey.

My businesses were growing rapidly. Contracts were increasing, and I genuinely believed that greater business success would provide greater resources to advance the Kingdom of God. The vision wasn't wrong - but somewhere along the way, the vision began to consume me.

At the same time, Hayley believed the Holy Spirit had warned her that someone I deeply trusted within the company was stealing from us. What followed became an extraordinary lesson in hearing God's voice, trusting the Holy Spirit, obedience, protection, surrender, and the faithfulness of the Father.

But the greatest lesson wasn't about business or money.

One day while I was praying, the Holy Spirit spoke quietly to my heart:

“Kenny…

It’s not your money I want.

It’s you.”

Suddenly I understood. God had never measured my faithfulness by the size of my business, the contracts we secured, or how much money I could give away. He wasn't looking for a successful businessman who happened to love Yeshua. He wanted His son.

That revelation changed the direction of my life.

The Kingdom of God is never built by replacing intimacy with activity.

The Father’s greatest desire isn't simply what we can accomplish for Him. He wants us to know Him, walk with Him, and trust Him completely.

I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over

Dr. Kenny Russell

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