I could do with more wealth, with more money. I should and would be better off with lots of it. I am not the only one in this condition; you too could do with more money.
I know several people who are seeking improvement in the status of their wealth. They are frantically looking in various places for it.
Yet when I look at it, I sometimes feel as though people generally take the lead when it comes to wealth creation, leaving God behind, leading to a lot of debris all over the place, as people blunder their way.
“And Moses said unto the people, ‘Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD’” (Ex 14:13, KJV). God is wonderful. He says, “As far as your life and wealth creation are concerned, do not panic.” What comfort! Stand still. Be at peace. Praise God!
Consider this as well: “So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them” (Matt 6:31-32, NIV). Your Father, the unlimited provider, knows that you need these things.
Because He knows you need these things and because He is your provider, He will “satisfy you fully” (Joel 2:19, NIV).
So, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Phil 4:6, NIV).
I have noticed some misfiring in a number of believers - they desire more wealth to the extent of negating all that God has already done for them. They don't seem to appreciate what they already have! They are always anxious, edgy and sullen, simply because they have not got that which they seek.
Consider this: “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thess. 5:16-18, NIV).
Believers should be joyful always; they should give thanks in all circumstances. This is something! Whatever situation you might be in, you've got to give thanks to God, with joyous hymns, because life is good!
There should be no room for anxiety in a Christian’s life. Jesus’ instruction on anxiety is clear enough. He says, “Do not be anxious about anything.”
If you find yourself in a closed box with regard to wealth, you now know what to do. Don't get angry or restless. Instead, present your requests to God, keeping in mind that you should ever be joyful and thankful. Thank Him for what you possess. Thank Him also for what you hope for.
If you have the basics of life, then you are in a good state. God will take you from there to yonder places if you dedicate yourself to living in accordance with His teachings. Just listen to this: “But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that” (1 Tim 6:7-8, NIV).
Do you have food? Do you have clothing? Do you have shelter, even if rented? If so, then you should be ashamed of yourself if you are living a miserable life! Timothy said, “ … we will be content with that.” We will be satisfied with that.
You should be content with that. You ought to be thankful and your gratitude should beam right into the throne room.
Of course, you should always take steps to create new and more wealth, but your starting point ought to be different from the starting point of non-believers. While non-believers might start from a point of dissatisfaction, believers should make it a point to start from a point of satisfaction, a position of gratitude.
I have learnt some valuable lessons. Here they are:
- God delights in the prosperity of His children.
- God is willing and able to take His children to spacious places in terms of wealth. He can enrich us exceedingly above even the wildest of our imaginations.
- However, God wants Christians to begin their journey from a point of satisfaction, not dissatisfaction, acknowledging every good thing that He has already done for them.
Wealth is on my mind, and life is good!
DEVOTIONAL PRAYER
Prayer Point for Today: That I may be grateful for the wealth that God has already given me, even as I work towards multiplying it.
Heavenly Father, I come before You in the name of Jesus Christ.
Your Word has taught me to be grateful for everything You give me. I now realize that I have all along been taking some of Your precious gifts for granted.
The basics of life that You have given, and that You continue to give me, have sustained me and my family to this point. I should have shown more gratitude than I did for this.
Today, heavenly Father, I come to thank You not for the 'big' gifts, but for the 'small' gifts that have had a huge impact for me and my family. I should thank You not only for the 'big' gifts, but also for the 'small' ones.
Father, I thank You for the food available to my family each day. I thank You for shelter; our home is not a mansion, but it serves it's purpose well. Some live on the streets and You have spared me that. For this I am so grateful.
Father, I thank You for the clothing and the blankets. They cover us, for the sake of decency, and keep us warm during cold weather.
I can pay for my children's education, heavenly Father, even though I sometimes fall behind and have to enter into a payment plan with the educational institutions. But the fact that my children are getting an education makes me feel like a responsible parent.
I know, Father, that You can guide my steps towards more wealth; You can bless the work of my hand; You can reveal opportunities for me to earn more from my sweat. I know that You are willing to do all this for me.
But I start from a point of gratitude, heavenly Father, not from a point dissatisfaction or restlessness.
In conclusion, Father, I repeat, THANK YOU.
In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray.
Amen.
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