According to Jesus, serving many with what God has given you is what counts for your greatness, not what you have or some money in your account. This boils down to the truth that desiring to be great without having a transactional mindset of helping others will turn that desire into greed and self-gratification, which God doesn’t like. Give glory to God for what you have and will ever get.
Once Jesus promises you rest, you can be assured that you will be refreshed within your soul when you come and fellowship in His presence. And this is another reason why no matter how busy you are, you shouldn’t skip going to church, if not at all, at least on Sundays.
While it is good to be intentional about growing your economic life, don’t abandon God and think you’ll make it out there without Him. No! It doesn’t work like that. Go back to God even after messing up. Stay humble under His mighty hand, and He won’t fail to lift you.
There is nothing wrong with desiring to be wealthy, but there is everything wrong with lacking the wisdom to manage the wealth you are looking for. Go for wisdom, and even if you don’t have wealth right now, it’ll be easy to manage it when it comes.
Can I tell you something? You may have plenty of needs you present before God. But if it’s about money, ask for wisdom. Go for wisdom and knowledge, and God will add wealth to it. In fact, when you have wisdom and knowledge, it’ll be easier to manage wealth when it comes.
Sometimes, when God inspires you to help others, you may not have all the resources you need to do that, both financial and human resource-wise. However, once that desire is there, God doesn’t care about multiplying the little you have for it to become plenty for people to enjoy.
Money is a tool, not a god. When you trust in God more than in gold, you protect your faith and secure your future. Let us not be driven by greed but guided by grace.
Many people have not accelerated high above their financial goals because they spend much of what they earn on unnecessary things. If you are one of such people, you need discipline. But this discipline I’m talking about isn’t the one that is self-motivated but God-inspired.
The Bible says that the moment Judas Iscariot took that thirty pieces of silver, he focused on seeking an opportunity to betray Jesus (see Matthew 26:16). So, anytime he went to join the team, his mind shifted from listening to Jesus’ teachings. That implies taking bribes can destroy your focus. If you are a team member in an organisation reading this, don’t join anybody within the organisation to do something evil; otherwise, it’ll affect you later in life.
Save, but prioritise investing. It’ll help you in the long run. If it’s money, invest. If it’s your skill, invest in your education to upgrade it. If it is your spiritual gift, harness it to bless lives, and you’ll improve. Don’t let whatever you have in you that will benefit many remain dormant.
It is good to understand God’s way of doing things. But the moment you let fear cloud your mind on what you are supposed to do with your gift, it’ll affect your diligence at work.
Be encouraged to embrace giving as a lifestyle and a spiritual duty. The consistency of your giving reflects your trust in God’s provision and your commitment to supporting His work. As you apply the principles mentioned in this article, you will experience the joy of generosity and the fulfilment that comes with honouring God through your finances.
