As we begin 2026, entrepreneurs and ministry leaders alike are seeking divine strategies for growth. In a recent message, Kap Chatfield revealed a powerful truth: your business—and even your ministry—is designed to operate as part of God’s kingdom agenda.
“Some of you might say, ‘Well, I don’t really have a business. I have a ministry.’ Well, did you know that the ministry is actually the Father’s business?” he shared. “So, you do have a business. In fact, when Jesus was doing ministry, His ministry required a treasury.”
For those who have poured effort into their work but still feel stuck, Chatfield’s message hits home. He reflects on his own struggles, sharing, “I was a failing entrepreneur. Everything in my life was falling apart.” It was in this low season that God delivered a revelation: Matthew 6:33 had been misunderstood. “Kap, you’ve had Matthew 6:33 backwards this whole time,” God told him. “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and then all these other things will be added unto you.”
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This principle became the foundation for Chatfield’s breakthrough. He explains, “You have believed in worldly wisdom that in order for you to earn the right to actually step into your assignment, you’ve got to get all your ducks in a row first. It’s the other way around. Seek first the kingdom of God, and then all these other things are going to get added unto you.”
He draws on Luke 5 to illustrate the power of surrender. Peter, fishing all night without catching anything, allowed Jesus to use his boat as a platform for ministry. “There’s a big difference between your business being available to God and your business being surrendered to God,” Chatfield said. When Peter obeyed, the miraculous happened: “Nevertheless, at Your word, I will let down the net. And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their net was breaking.”
Ultimately, surrendering your business to God’s purposes allows Him to multiply it beyond what human effort can achieve. “If you build the thing that [God cares] about, [He will] build the thing that you care about,” Chatfield emphasizes. By aligning your work with God’s mission, your business becomes a vessel for kingdom impact, attracting provision and favor.
Chatfield also challenges business leaders to overcome fear and hesitation. “Most entrepreneurs don’t realize that the only thing holding you back from being obedient is fear. Fear of what people will think, fear of what they’re going to say if I use my platform for God.” Yet, when leaders step out in faith, God’s blessing overflows, impacting others and expanding influence.
He also left encouragement for those ready to yield their platforms: “If you would be willing to just lend Him your boat this year and say, ‘God, use it however you want to use it to get the word out as an amplification device for the gospel,’ you will experience the biggest breakthrough for your business.”
Put God first, surrender your work to His purposes and watch Him multiply your influence, resources and impact.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
