God > Money
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Theme / Faith & Finance
In April 2020 — the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown, I was sitting in my car, in front of Albertsons, chatting with a friend over the phone. I’ll never forget. I was opening up about some tremendous disappointment I had just experienced when he interrupted me saying, “I knew God had more for you.” Though his comment shocked me, it lended me a fresh perspective of my circumstance.
Whether you are searching for motivation to work through life’s disappointments, like I was, or direction on how to manage your finances, reevaluating our perspective as we work towards our financial goals may be wise. Let’s explore five perspectives of Biblical stewardship:
Economic Perspective. While we can’t predict the future, we can be confident there will be economic uncertainty and various economic cycles. As Solomon writes in Ecclesiastes 1:9, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.”
Principles that Transcend Economic Conditions. While economic conditions in the future are uncertain, God and His Wisdom transcends all economic conditions and, often, the laws of physics. For crying out loud, God had water come out of a rock to satisfy the Israelites thirst. “Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink.” (Numbers 17:6b). The Lord excels at making a way where there appears to be no way.
Setting Priorities and Personal Convictions. It’s important for us to establish what should get our attention and why. As we set these priorities and convictions, may we consider Matthew 6:33 — “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added.”
Paradox of Prosperity. As the famous rapper, Biggie Smalls, says, “Mo Money, Mo Problems.” Solomon writes in Proverbs 13:8, “the ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.” The paradox of prosperity is simply — more doesn’t mean better.
Planning is an Ongoing Process. It’s important to plan and prepare while we remember Proverbs 21:31 — the horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.
Even in the midst of witnessing remarkable miracles — the Red Sea parting (Exodus 14:21), manna from Heaven (Exodus 16:15), water from a stone (Exodus 17:6) — the Israelites often needed their perspective reset. Just as God freed, fed, and hydrated his children by abnormal means, we too, as we follow His call, should be expecting His abnormal provision.
Ryan De Amicis
Wealth Advisor
408.758.6413
ryan@christianwm.com
