YOUR MONEY COUNTS
Biblical Blog
In 2 Kings chapter 4, we learn about the widow who sought to recover from the loss of her husband. She was faced with the challenge of losing her sons to those creditors who had been instructed to recover the debts left by her husband. She turned to Elisha the prophet and, in spite of his surprising advice to find and fill jars with her oil, obeyed. The result? Her debts repaid and a household enjoying financial recovery.
Paul informs the believers in the church at Corinth that, “their bodies were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men” (1 Corinthians 7: 23). You will recall that Proverbs 22:7 reads, “Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender” (TLB).
The Bible is the only book that God ever wrote. The Bible is our manufacturer’s handbook. The Bible is where we look to find how to live and thrive, how to avoid problems, how to succeed in God’s way and how to live our lives according to His Word.
Christmas is a wonderful time when we celebrate the coming of Jesus. What an amazing gift to humanity. It is also a good time to remember that many people are less fortunate than ourselves. Many people go to Church services and enjoy singing carols that tell the Christmas story.
Who do you think of when you think of the poor? Those on the street selling “The Big Issue” magazine, those who beg or the citizens of poor countries? Or do you know individuals who live on a low income or state benefit, or those who, for whatever reason, have ‘lost everything’ and now have to adjust to a very different lifestyle?
