Dealing with Financial Insecurity

UV 520/10,000 Hebrews 13 v 5 Dealing with Financial Insecurity Heb 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee When Henry Ford was asked, “ how much more money he would like to have?” He said, “ a little more.” It is this spirit of covetousness that drives economies and individuals. People are never contented with even the abundance of possessions that they already have. We are always restless, insecure and striving for even more. Covetousness is connected with the deep sense of insecurity in every human being. Our insecurity is not connected with mere financial inadequacy but a deeper psychological insecurity that we need to fend for ourselves and we cannot depend on any one else for help. The Israelites led by Moses had all their need met on their forty year long journey through the wilderness. When manna was provided to satisfy their hunger, they tried to collect more in order to store it for the next day. But, it spoilt quickly to prove to them that they need only to trust the Lord and He would provide for their daily need. Their clothes nor their footwear wore off. The Lord’s presence provided a shade of cloud by day from the fierce desert heat and a fire by night to provide warmth. The Lord says, ‘ Be content with such things that you have. “ We need to be thankful for whatever the Lord has provided us this far and with regard to future need, He promises that His presence and grace is sufficient to meet every need. Since the Lord has promised never to leave us nor forsake us, 0ur lives must be free from greed for material things or for money. He is our guarantor. He underwrites our existence. He will provide whatever is needed for our lives. He will be our help in normal times as well as in any crisis. Prateep V Philip