📘 Chapter 1: In the Beginning—God - Paul Woodley | Biblical Identity & Leadership for Kingdom Success

Understanding the Source of Truth, Power, and Provision

🕊️ The Foundation of Everything

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1 (NKJV)

The Bible begins not with an explanation, but with a declaration: God is first.

Before there was time, there was God. Before vision, purpose, or calling—there was Presence. This isn’t just theology. It’s the first principle of your life and business: God must be your Source.

🔁 Cross-Reference: God as Alpha

“I am the Alpha and the Omega…” — Revelation 1:8
“Through Him all things were made…” — John 1:3
“In Him all things hold together.” — Colossians 1:17

From Genesis to Revelation, God is not a consultant to your life—He is the foundation. He holds every part of your identity and assignment together.

💡 Abundance Begins with Alignment

Abundance doesn’t begin with a mindset—it begins with a Person. God.

“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” — Psalm 127:1

🧱 Business Application #1: God Is the CEO

Invite God into every area of your business:

As your Creative Director (James 1:5)
As your Financial Officer (Philippians 4:19)
As your Brand Manager (1 Peter 2:9)

God doesn’t just want you to work for Him—He wants to work with you.

✍️ Devotional Reflection

Genesis doesn’t begin with man’s effort—it begins with God’s Word.

“Then God said…” — Genesis 1:3

Creation follows revelation. Everything you do should begin with what God has already said.

🏗️ Business Application #2: The Principle of First Things

“Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase…” — Proverbs 3:9–10

Put God first in:

Time (prayer at the start of your day)
Income (firstfruits/tithes)
Decision-making (submit ideas in prayer before launching)

Order determines outcome. Put first things first.

🛡️ Recognizing the Counterfeit Source

“Has God indeed said…?” — Genesis 3:1

The serpent always attacks source and structure. When you question God’s goodness or delay obedience, you open the door to confusion.

⚔️ Business Application #3: Spiritual Warfare Starts with Source Confusion

Satan wants you to:

Chase profits over purpose
Build platforms without prayer
Trust in skill over submission

The enemy’s goal is to get you to build Babel (Genesis 11)—a tower of success disconnected from God.

🔚 Final Reflection

Ask yourself:

Is God the start of your strategy?
Is He the source of your peace?
Is He the foundation of your goals?

If not, pause and return to Him. That’s the essence of the Genesis Code.

When God is your beginning, abundance is inevitable.

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