God’s Economic Downturn
“Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”
Our economy is based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Inflation, Interest Rates, and unemployment rates among others. Our US economy is the largest economy in the world. In 2007 the “wheels” of our economy came off and things turned downward very quickly. There were millions of jobs lost which then led to millions of homes in foreclosure. There were huge numbers of banks failing before the economic bottom. I know so many good people who were financially independent who lost just about everything they owned. Many are still trying to recover from the huge losses that the economic downturn. I was reminded this morning that God’s economy is quite different than the US economy. Check this out…
15 So people will be brought low and everyone humbled, the eyes of the arrogant humbled. 16 But the Lord Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will be proved holy by his righteous acts. 17 Then sheep will graze as in their own pasture; lambs will feed among the ruins of the rich. 20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. (Isaiah 5:15-17;20-21 NIV)
In God’s economy there is no GDP, employment rates or interest rates. There is a rate of return that is based totally on unseen factors. The Lord is the only One Who can measure the genuineness of my faith and love. His economy is based on obedience to His way and trust in His heart. I don’t “earn anything” in God’s economy – it’s all given to me by Him. He is the Supplier of every good thing under heaven. He owns everything I see or touch.
I would be wise to have a clear understanding of God’s economic factors.
He loves my obedience.
He loves my worship.
He loves my generosity.
He loves my love.
He loves my heart.
I trust Him with ALL my resources!
Pressing On! Dwayne