“and can bless him so that he can give.”
I believe Jesus said that true believers would suffer for their faith. They would “pick up their cross and follow Him”.
Yes, He did. You seem to think the two concepts are incompatible. If that is true, why did He also tell the parable of the talents? That parable clearly says that some will be given much, but those that receive much will have much more required of them.
I don't believe in the "health, wealth and prosperity" message - that if you just give to God (or the church) that you will automatically be blessed with riches and good health, etc. But I do believe in the principle of sowing and reaping - that if you honor God in all areas of your life INCLUDING in your finances, He will bless you. That blessing may be spiritual, it may be financial, it may be physical - it all depends upon what God's plan is for your life.
In the same manner that God's blessing can take many forms, so can suffering for Christ - it may be poverty, sickness or physical harm, or even emotional and spiritual attacks.
Jesus never said no one could be rich, nor did He promise that His followers would become rich. He just said it was hard for a rich man to get into heaven - not because the man was rich, but because he loved his money more than he loved God. The attitude many people have about giving proves His point...