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And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
—Psalm 39:7
The sea was beating against the rocks in huge, dashing waves. The lightning was flashing, the thunder was roaring, the wind was blowing; but the little bird was asleep in the crevice of the rock, its head serenely under its wing, sound asleep. That is peace—to be able to sleep in the storm! In Christ, we are relaxed and at peace in the midst of the confusion, bewilderments, and perplexities of life. The storm rages, but our hearts are at rest. We have found peace—at last!
What the Bible Says About Wealth. In today’s world, many people think wealth brings happiness and security. But the Christian Bible gives a deeper and wiser teaching about money and wealth. The Bible does not say that money is evil. Instead, it teaches how a Christian should think, earn, and use wealth in a God-honoring way.
Wealth Is Not Sin, but Loving Money Is Dangerous
The Bible clearly teaches that money itself is not sinful. The problem begins when money becomes more important than God.
The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:10 that the love of money leads to many kinds of evil. This means a Christian should not allow wealth to control the heart.
👉 Christian lesson: Love God more than money.
God Is the Source of All Wealth
A Christian should always remember that God is the provider. Our jobs, skills, and opportunities come from Him.
In Deuteronomy 8:18, the Bible says God gives us the ability to gain wealth. This teaches humility and thankfulness.
👉 Christian lesson: Wealth is a gift, not a reason for pride.
Christians Should Trust God, Not Riches
Jesus gave a strong warning to Christians about trusting money instead of God.
In Matthew 6:24, Jesus said we cannot serve both God and money. Money should serve us, but God must rule our life.
👉 Christian lesson: Faith in God is more important than financial security.
Contentment Is a Christian Value
The Bible encourages Christians to be content, not greedy.
In Hebrews 13:5, believers are told to be satisfied with what they have and trust God’s presence.
Contentment brings peace, while greed brings stress and fear.
👉 Christian lesson: A thankful heart is richer than a full bank account.
Wealth Should Be Used to Help Others
One of the most beautiful Christian teachings is about generosity.
In Proverbs 19:17, the Bible says helping the poor is like lending to the Lord. God cares deeply about how Christians treat the needy.
👉 Christian lesson: Use wealth to bless others and glorify God.
True Wealth Is Eternal, Not Earthly
Jesus reminded Christians that earthly wealth will not last forever.
In Matthew 6:20, believers are encouraged to store treasures in heaven. Faith, love, obedience, and good works are eternal riches.
👉 Christian lesson: Focus on eternal life, not temporary riches.
Final Christian Message About Wealth
The Bible teaches Christians to:
Respect money, but not worship it
Trust God more than wealth
Live with contentment
Give generously
Seek heavenly riches first
A true Christian life puts God at the center, not money.
Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
—2 Corinthians 12:9
God is especially close to us when we are lying on a sickbed. God will make the bed soft and will freshen it with His presence and with His tender care. He makes the bed comfortable and wipes away our tears. He ministers to us with special tenderness at such a time and reveals His great love for us. Tell me why the gardener trims and prunes his rosebushes, sometimes cutting away productive branches, and I will tell you why God’s people are afflicted. God’s hand never slips. He never makes a mistake. His every move is for our own good and for our ultimate good. Oftentimes He must deform us and mutilate our own image. Deformity sometimes precedes conformity.
“In thy presence is fullness of joy” (Psa. 16:11). Because the joy that we receive at New Birth is not an earthly joy, but the joy of the Lord Himself, it must multiply and become stronger, richer and fuller throughout eternity. Moreover it is not a selfish joy. It is a joy that is shared by many people upon this earth and in heavenly places — by all those in fact that have come or are now coming into the same experience of New Birth. Earthly joys cannot be shared like this. But this joy is a heavenly joy which it is our privilege to seek to introduce to, and share with, many others on earth. What was it that enabled David to rejoice with great joy, and how was he also able to make others rejoice with him? There were these several occasions in his life, each one of which makes a point of progress in his own knowledge of the joy of the Lord, which was his strength.
January 12 “…keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:3). The blue robe made for the high priest reminds us of our vocation and heavenly calling as co-workers with the Lord Jesus Christ. We are co-workers with God (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor. 6:1). We have a heavenly calling (Heb. 3:1). Every believer has a share in that calling. In the very same passage (1 Cor. 3:9), we are told that we are God’s building. For a building we require many things such as stones, bricks, mud and timber. We require both large and small stones. In the same way, we require sand, timber and many other things. Every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ has a share in the building of God’s house. We are building the House of Lord Jesus Christ and we are that House (Heb. 3:6). The blue robe indicates our heavenly calling, to build the heavenly habitation of the Lord Jesus Christ under His Headship. In order to enjoy the fulness fully, we must take our share in the building of the House of the Lord Jesus Christ. On the hem of the blue robe worn by the high priest there were pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet. A pomegranate looks like a single fruit but when you cut it open, you will find it composed of many compartments, each containing deep red, juicy, fleshy seeds. Pomegranates in Palestine are very large in size. This fruit is a symbol of the Lord’s people. Even though believers are scattered in every part of the world, all of them together make one Church. All those who are purchased by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, are the members of the Church. There is only one Church. The Church is being built by the Lord Jesus Christ, with those who are of one mind and are free from jealousy. Only then you can be a co-worker ` with the Lord Jesus Christ in building His Church. Just as the seeds of the pomegranates are put together in many compartments making one fruit, by the life of the Lord Jesus Christ, we are kept as one body. It is a sevenfold unity of believers that makes one body. One body, one Spirit, one hope, one calling, one faith, one baptism and one Lord and Creator. The Lord wants this sevenfold oneness among His people. In the beginning many began to say, “I am of Paul; I am of Apollos; I am of Cephas”, and this brought division. No human name can be given to the Church of God. All those names and titles bring division. It is by oneness we are able to build the heavenly Church. The pomegranates remind us of the living Church but not of any building.
