Its not about having money….
Recently I had a conversation via email with a fellow brother and believer. He and I were discussing prosperity. And we all know how the very concept of getting rich and being a Christian seems to contradict each other and cause strife.
Today as I was praying, the Holy Spirit spoke to my spirit and said: “Its not about having money, its about having the ability to do the things you want.”
Now, I can not speak for everyone out there, but I can speak for myself… what is it I want?
- To feed my family. To clothe and protect them. To not get into debt, but to keep the debt I do have paid. To have a nice car (one I enjoy driving and does not nickel and dime me). To have food on the table and in the fridge. To run my air conditioner and to enjoy a time of rest (vacation) a few times a year.
- To do the things God tells me to do. To live and act like a true Christian. To support local missions. To be a giver and help others when in need. To be able to give to help those that need help. To support local and global organizations that are meeting the needs of others and sharing the love of Christ.
- To do what my heart (or God) says when it (or He) says it.
You see – its not about the money – its about having the ability to be a generous person at every opportunity given you (2 Cor. 9:11). To your family, your neighbors, to others. And isn’t this what we all want?
