One
writer said, “Money still talks. Usually it says good-bye.” Can you relate with
that? I know that I sure can. On the other hand, what would it be like to never
have to be concerned about meeting your physical needs again? How would you
feel if you knew for a fact that all of your financial issues for the rest of
your earthly life were taken care of?
The
Bible actually speaks of such a financial freedom.
- “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” (Ps. 23:1).
- “Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Ps. 37:4).
- “My God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19).
Please do not misunderstand me. The
Bible does NOT teach that once you become a Christian that you will become a
millionaire! If it does, then how does one explain millions of Christians
living in poverty? And how does one explain why Jesus Himself was homeless
(Matt. 8:20)?
Likewise,
the Bible is NOT opposed to individuals who have been able to acquire great
physical wealth. There are several people of the true faith who were rich in
the Bible: Abraham, David, Nicodemus, and Joseph of Arimathea.
On
the other hand, what the Bible does teach is that no matter your financial
situation, you can have a peace of mind that is greater than what any dollar
amount could possibly offer you. I speak of this from personal experience.
Prior
to attending Bible College, I worked in construction making about double what I
do now as a minster. Yet the difference was even greater then as both my wife
and I left everything behind to follow the Lord.
When
we first started classes, we had no jobs lined up; we simply trusted that God
would take care of us as His Word says. We were sure that His plan would
include our working part-time. Yet no matter how hard we tried to find
employment, nothing was working out.
Furthermore,
our class load at the time was way more than what we had ever experienced when
we received our Associates’ degrees. And if we would have reduced our class
load then we would have lost our scholarships for tuition further compounding
the problem. So after much prayer we felt the Lord telling us simply to trust
Him through it all and He would provide for us.
And
provide for us He did. We were able to graduate debt free. I’m not saying that
trusting God’s provisions is always the easiest thing in the world, yet it is
the most secure! “If God cares so
wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire
tomorrow, He will certainly care for you...” (Matt. 6:30 NLT)
Therefore,
let me ask you once more: do you want to experience true financial freedom? If
you do the pathway to such freedom is simple: “Seek the Kingdom of God above
all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need”
(Matt. 6:33 NLT).
In
His service,
Matt 
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