Let me ask you something personal:
When things are going well financially, do you find it easier to thank God?
And when things get tight… do you quietly panic?
If we’re honest, most of us live in a tug-of-war between faith and fear—especially when it comes to money.
We say, “God is my Provider,” but deep down we often mean, “God provides… as long as the numbers make sense.”
Here’s the problem with that:
Provision can fluctuate. But our Provider never does.
God’s Role in Your Finances
From the opening pages of Scripture, God reveals Himself as a generous Giver.
In Genesis 1, He creates not just what we need—but in abundance. Oceans teeming with fish, orchards filled with fruit, stars too numerous to count.
When Abraham nearly sacrifices Isaac in Genesis 22, God steps in and provides a ram. That’s when Abraham names Him:
Jehovah Jireh – “The Lord Will Provide.” (Genesis 22:14)
This name is more than a moment—it’s a message:
God doesn’t just make provision. God IS provision.
It’s why David can declare in Psalm 23:1:
“The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing.”
But Here’s Where We Get It Twisted…
We don’t stop believing in God…
We just start relying on the gift more than the Giver.
It sounds like this:
- “I trust God”—until the bonus doesn’t come.
- “I trust God”—until the market turns.
- “I trust God”—until the job is on the line.
We mean well. We’re trying to be responsible.
But in the process, we shift from faith in the unseen to security in what we can control.
And that’s a dangerous trade.
Jesus addressed this head-on in Matthew 6:26:
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
God doesn’t love birds more than you.
He didn’t send His Son for sparrows—He sent Him for you.
If He’s watching over them… how much more is He watching over your life?
A Story I’ll Never Forget
A man I’ll call David came into my office one day, frustrated and confused.
He had been a faithful giver. A good steward. A wise investor.
But suddenly, life shifted. His income dried up. His investments were shaky.
And he said to me, “Eric, I did everything right. Why is this happening?”
After a moment of silence, I gently asked him:
“Do you think God owes you a specific outcome because you followed the rules?”
He looked at me and whispered, “I think I was trusting the process more than the Person.”
That moment wasn’t about shame—it was about clarity.
David had to come face-to-face with a subtle truth:
We can follow biblical principles… and still miss the God behind them.
That day, David didn’t just walk away with a financial plan.
He walked away with a renewed peace that God was still his Provider—even in the unknown.
Key Takeaway:
Provision may change. But the Provider doesn’t.
Your job might disappear. Your portfolio might dip.
But God’s nature, His character, His love, and His ability to provide? Unshakeable.
Next Steps: Rest in the Source, Not the Stream
This week, reflect on the following:
What do I fear most about losing—income, security, comfort?
Lay that before God. Ask Him to replace your fear with faith.
Am I placing more trust in my budget than in God’s promises?
Do I worship God as long as the blessings are flowing—or even when they’re not?
Try this declaration daily:
“God, You are my Source. Jobs, markets, and accounts are just streams. But You’re the well that never runs dry.”
A Simple Prayer of Trust
“Father, I confess—sometimes I trust in the provision more than I trust in You.
But You are Jehovah Jireh, my Provider.
Help me to rest in Your character, not my calculations.
Give me eyes to see the bigger story You’re writing through my finances.
Whether I have much or little, let my heart say: ‘You are enough.’ Amen.”
Final Thought: Trusting God Isn’t Passive—It’s Powerful
Trusting God doesn’t mean you stop working hard or planning wisely.
It means you stop thinking that you alone are the source of your future.
You don’t have to strive for peace.
You just have to surrender to the One who already has it.
He is faithful. He is generous. He is near.
And He’s not just interested in funding your life—He’s committed to forming your faith through it.
Wherever you are on your financial journey, remember—your money is a tool, not a trophy.
It’s meant to reflect your values, fuel your purpose, and honor God in the process.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to walk with you—one wise, faith-filled decision at a time.