In the Holy Scripture, there are examples of the destruction of a currency (or medium of exchange). Often, currency destruction is associated with a famine. In Genesis, Joseph was groomed by The Father for a ministry in the upcoming famine. Man did not know of this impending event, only Our Heavenly Father knew. Joseph was born of Rachel. Her womb was barren but the Lord God Almighty open her womb that she might bare Jacob a son. Israel (Jacob) loved Joseph more than his other sons. The other sons were envious. The Lord gave Joseph two dreams. In these dreams Joseph would be exalted above his brethren and his brothers were not happy with this scenario. Their anger helped propel Joseph to the fulfillment of his calling. After a distinguished resume of preparation, Joseph met Pharaoh. He was placed in a position as Treasurer. However, his currency had not yet been accepted as the medium of exchange. He had seven years of transition before his currency had become accepted by the population of the world. Once the famine had taken hold of the land, grain had become the new currency. Joseph was given the name Zaphnath-paaneah which means "treasury of the glorious rest" or "treasure in the field". Both interpretations point to the same result. Joseph was to oversee the treasure and it was coming out of the field. It would also be for a rest period. Most people do not view famines as rest periods. They are effectively a "forced" rest period.
In 1995, my family was placed in a financial famine. Up to that point, revenue had always flowed freely. However in March of that year, the revenue was cut off. It was a few months later when I finally asked The Father about the problem. Initially I assumed that it was due to the normal course of a business cycle. This time it was different. The Father told me that I was in the Wilderness. My response was "get me out". His reply, "There is an appointed time for you to be in the wilderness and you will not leave early". That response was not what I wanted to hear. It was my custom to pray an hour before work everyday. At that time I had a key to the church we attended and I would go into the sanctuary an pray from 6 A.M to 7 A.M. daily. During this wilderness adventure I tended to pray longer. Why? Often, I would wake up in fear. I would go pray until peace came. Why not? I wasn’t going to generate any income that day anyway. This was a "forced" rest. My focus had to change. It was necessary for me to live through a famine. It was necessary to see that money had wings.
Proverbs 23:5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
Fortunately my wilderness period only lasted eighteen months. When My Heavenly Father spoke to me about the wilderness, He also told me to study the three feasts and their meanings. On that very day, He told me, "The Church is in the Wilderness". This forced time of rest was when I received the revelation of Tabernacles. It provided me an appreciation of the relative value of riches. I was able to relate to those who had no hope. I experienced the emotion of what looked to be a "crash and burn" situation.
Servias Ministries was brought forth to play a role in the upcoming currency destruction event. Its mandate parallels Joseph’s calling. He did not preach a doctrine. His salvation message was subtle during the first seven years. His calling was to acquire assets for future distribution. Joseph did not go buy a field and raise grain. His mission was to acquire grain from those who were called to be hard asset providers (farmers in those times). Servias Ministries is called to be a depository (storehouse) for assets. As needs arise, Servias is structured to distribute assets as needed. We believe Our Heavenly Father will provide the wealth to be stored. It may come by investments. It may come by people who are led to give. We do not believe in coercing money from people. We are not interested in persuading people to give. We are interested in people who have the revelation to give. In the past, I have been more interested in acquiring funds by personal investments than providing others a means of giving into this ministry. The Father corrected that view in 2006 when He told us to start Servias Ministries.
Recent events indicate that the Federal Reserve will sacrifice the currency to keep the banking system solvent. Banking system solvency is its mandate. The current system is destined to a "forced" rest period. A financial famine is on the horizon. Last week we saw the edge of the cliff. The Fed responded with a weekend plan to keep the system afloat. We must remember that Our Heavenly Father oversees all the affairs of mankind. He has a plan in place to sustain mankind through the coming turbulent times. Each of us has an opportunity to respond to His plan. The world has not honored "rest" periods. Man has become to busy to rest. In the pursuit of the almighty dollar, society has forgotten the commandment "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy". Some of us rest but most don’t. Restaurant workers and others never enjoy a sabbath. When I was young hardly any businesses were open on Sunday.
As the destruction of one currency continues, another will arise in its place. As for my family, we will invest in the Kingdom of God:
Matthew 19 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.