Day 19:
True Wealth
Scripture Reading:
“Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.”
"But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth..."
Reflection:
The Bible does not condemn wealth and neither should we. The Bible does not uphold poverty as the pathway to righteousness, nor should we.
We can know that the presence or absence of money is not the way we measure God’s blessing. “Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all,” notes Proverbs 22:2.
In Hebrews 11, often called the Faith Hall of Fame, you can read of heroes and martyrs, rich and poor, who made up the fabric of our Christian history.
What made them distinctive were not their bank accounts, but how they obediently used their opportunities to further the work of God on earth.
When it comes to earthly riches, God never condemns it but warns that sin enters the equation when money becomes the ultimate goal, the main pursuit of life. First Timothy 6:10 says, “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evils.
Jesus also states in Matthew 6:24, “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
There are many more examples, but the point is this: For His purposes, God uses both rich and poor for His work on this earth.
Our heart’s attitude towards wealth is crucial. As Believers, we all have the same responsibility: To keep our priorities straight; To commit our work to the Lord; To avoid wasting our lives on things that won’t last into eternity; To be good and faithful stewards. By this the Lord is pleased and will always provide for His children.
Prayer:
Lord, we declare that our trust is in You alone. We recognize that every good and perfect gift comes from You. Help us to use the resources You have given us wisely and for Your glory. May we always remember that it is You who empowers us to succeed and prosper.
Father, above all, we seek to store up treasures in heaven, where they cannot be destroyed or stolen. May our lives reflect Your love and generosity, as advance your work and as we share our blessings with those in need.
Thank You, Lord, for Your constant provision and for the assurance that You are with us in every season. We praise You for Your goodness and for the wealth that comes from knowing and serving You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
