Not a day goes by that I don’t frequently hear people refer to “this economy” ~ the reason for this, the cause of that or the blame for this other thing. In the season of "this economy" it is a great time to continually remind one another, as Christians, who our Provider is. That is...
- All that is going on in the economy is not out of sight from God nor does it tie His hands in the ways He cares for His children.
- Reading in the Bible about the creative ways God took care of His people beyond normal channels (Exodus 14, 16; Matthew 14:15-21) causes us to reflect on the new and different ways God may be providing for us “in this economy.”
- It is often in the difficult times God is able to get our attention for the changes He wants to make in our lives and hearts. In “this economy”, may we be open to changes God might be doing in us concerning money matters.
- Ultimately God is always drawing His people to a greater trust relationship with Him. There is something about money that tempts us to put our ultimate trust in it. Jesus taught that one cannot serve both God and money (Matthew 19:21). David affirmed that the Lord was His Shepherd (Psalm 23). And Paul encourages the church that God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
Every day in conversation, watching the news and reading the newspaper, we are constantly reminded of the woes of “this economy.” May we find ways to offset this worldly news in our minds, our hearts, and in our encouragement of one another, that our faith is NOT in “this economy” but in the Lord God, our Provider.
Blessings,
Pastor Brent
