EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 8 MIN
Money or God?
from Daily Picture · host Stephanie Hawkins
Today, when praying for this devotional, I sensed Jesus reminding me that whilst He died on the Cross to take our sins and sicknesses, He did not die to ensure we have lots of money though that does not mean it won't be in His will for us. As a man on earth, many times Jesus warned of the dangers of focussing on money rather than on God, such as: "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." (Matthew 6:24). The dangers of the love of money are mentioned thousands of times in the Bible. Apostle Paul said, "I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:12-13). So, we are told that we can be assured that our sins are forgiven and that our sicknesses will go. Also, that whatever our personal circumstances with regard to material wealth, we are to trust God that we are in the centre of His Will. How difficult it is to believe all of that. It requires faith to address our questions of Can we see our sins forgiven? Why are we still waiting for our healing? Why are we and/or others in a position of material poverty? Focus on Jesus whilst asking these questions. He will show you.
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Today, when praying for this devotional, I sensed Jesus reminding me that whilst He died on the Cross to take our sins and sicknesses, He did not die to ensure we have lots of money though that does not mean it won't be in His will for us. As a man on earth, many times Jesus warned of the dangers of focussing on money rather than on God, such as: "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." (Matthew 6:24). The dangers of the love of money are mentioned thousands of times in the Bible. Apostle Paul said, "I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:12-13). So, we are told that we can be assured that our sins are forgiven and that our sicknesses will go. Also, that whatever our personal circumstances with regard to material wealth, we are to trust God that we are in the centre of His Will. How difficult it is to believe all of that. It requires faith to address our questions of Can we see our sins forgiven? Why are we still waiting for our healing? Why are we and/or others in a position of material poverty? Focus on Jesus whilst asking these questions. He will show you.
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