Pata programuMoney Matters: Devotions from Time of GraceMfano
Thinking About Money God’s Way: A Sacred Trust
It is a hard lesson to learn that all my money isn’t mine and that even my wage-earning skills are a gift from someone else. We all need repeated retraining in that radical concept. Wait--there’s more. The Giver of all seems to think that the resources he gives should be used for his agenda.
Jesus told a parable in which he was the protagonist. “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas [a gold Persian coin worth at least $4,000]. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said” (Luke 19:12,13).
The Savior has set us free from the guilt of our sins, from the dread of death and from an eternal death sentence in hell. Wait--there’s more. He also has set us free from the bottomless pit of self-absorption and self-indulgence. It is liberating and exhilarating to use our God-given resources in service to our King.
There is nothing like the sweet feeling of being a channel for God to use his money for his purposes. This is why we were made. This is joy.
It is a hard lesson to learn that all my money isn’t mine and that even my wage-earning skills are a gift from someone else. We all need repeated retraining in that radical concept. Wait--there’s more. The Giver of all seems to think that the resources he gives should be used for his agenda.
Jesus told a parable in which he was the protagonist. “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas [a gold Persian coin worth at least $4,000]. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said” (Luke 19:12,13).
The Savior has set us free from the guilt of our sins, from the dread of death and from an eternal death sentence in hell. Wait--there’s more. He also has set us free from the bottomless pit of self-absorption and self-indulgence. It is liberating and exhilarating to use our God-given resources in service to our King.
There is nothing like the sweet feeling of being a channel for God to use his money for his purposes. This is why we were made. This is joy.
Andiko
Kuhusu Mpango huu
Money matters are often difficult to discuss. But the Bible has plenty to say on the topic. These devotions, one for each day of your month, will provide you with insights and wisdom from Scripture about God’s view of money.
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