WHERE IS YOUR TRUST?
Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
Proverbs 11:28 (NIV)
Money is a good resource, but it is a terrible master. We often think that we would thrive if we had more money and resources. Interestingly, Proverbs says the righteous will thrive. Why? The righteous trust God to provide and take care of us. Most of my concerns around money are that deep down, I don’t always believe God will provide. Have you ever noticed what it says on money? In God we trust. But isn’t it so easy to trust money over God sometimes?
The other day, my son said that when he gets older, he is going to buy a Lamborghini and all the stuff he wants. He asked me why I don’t have a Lamborghini, and I laughed, but what struck me is how innate it is to put our trust in money even at an early age. It’s like the default setting is to think that once you can have this or buy this, then life really starts. Of course, our desires aren’t quite like my son’s for an exotic car, but I’ve noticed in my life I have started saying: If I just had a little bit more, I could take care of this issue or buy this thing that would help us. Contentment is hard in the culture we live in. Perhaps the most unsavory secret of all is that sometimes I wonder if God will truly provide. Now, I don’t say this out loud, but my worry and concern show that sometimes I want more money because I'm not sure I can trust God. So, what many of us have isn’t a money issue; instead, it’s a trust issue.
My kids have never been worried about what they will eat. Unfortunately, they often complain about what they are eating! I have never once had them get worried or stressed about what the future holds. So, when fear comes in, when the enemy tries to attack about trusting God, just remember and draw on His past faithfulness. His track record in your life shows that He’s good, and He’s got this. Take the stress and turn it into rest. Draw on the past provision of your heavenly Father and let confidence grow in you. You can trust God, not only with your finances but your entire life. Rest in the fact that He wants more for you than you want for yourself, spiritually speaking, and He will provide.
APPLICATION:
Look up to God today for your help!
PRAYER:
Ask the Spirit to help you walk with Him and trust Him alone. Ask Him if money or worldly comforts have become a security for you. Ask Him to help you trust Him alone.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?