Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.
"You know Bob, I think we did it wrong. We should have gotten a mortgage that we could not afford, and then leave it for the government to pay for it because we never could." "Hey Bob, this is the worst economy ever, and this country is never going to be the same."These are just a few statements that I hear in the course of a day at work. I am sure that if you are not saying the same things, you know people who do. The stock market certainly is no help with the big loses of the last week. The president, congress, and the old media pig piling for gain of power, legislation, and circulation is a no help either. What is a Christian suppose to do in the time of this kind of turmoil real or not?
The big picture here is what are you focused on and how big is your God? Many of us have 401K's and IRA's that are totally dependent on the markets. Most of our jobs whether factory, retail/wholesale, or agriculture are dependent on a strong motivated consumer economy. What if the my stock, mutual fund, bond, annuity, or social security fall by the way side? Then we have to ask ourselves is God who He says He is?
Our God has made a boat load of promises and statements about money. He still blesses hard work, and giving spirits for His people. Seek first the Kingdom, be anxious for nothing, supply all your need, and your Heavenly cares for you, are all still the bible. It was when Israel went through a severe drought, God fed His prophet. America's Civil War, Great Depression, and all other crises, God never forsook His people who were faithful to His Word.
How God works through this time is yet to be determined. Certainly God's people should remain the most optimistic. Not in markets that ride like roller coasters, or a government that grabs as much power that it's people give to at the time. Even our very occupations should not be the great savior of our households. God's people should be optimistic in a God who is the most powerful, most wise, and most loving. He bless the best way He sees fit, not by our standards.
How about you today? Think there is no hope for the future? God is useless. Think that it is all up to you to get you and your family out of financial trouble? God is careless. Still believe in the caring loving God who is bigger than any problem. It may get bumpy or worse but God is still in control and He will bless faithfulness
