Ecclesiastes 5-6 Wealth Words From The Wealthiest Man Ever

The richest man who ever lived talks about wealth.  He said, “God gives some people the ability to enjoy the wealth and property He gives them, as well as the ability to accept their state in life and enjoy their work.  They don’t worry about how short life is, because God keeps them busy with what they love to do.”

The Bible also says that God fearfully and wonderfully creates us, He knows us completely, and He gives us the desires of our hearts (meaning that He’s the One who plants the desires within us that lead us to the life He has for us).  So ideally, if we are pursuing Him and doing those things which He’s uniquely created us to do, we should be happy.  It goes along with the old adage, “Find a job you like and you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Yet Solomon also warns against falling into the trap of ceaselessly chasing more riches.  God doesn’t want us worshiping materialism, but Himself.  He blesses us with resources in order that we can bless others and spread His glory, not so we can hoard those resources.  In Malachi, He challenges us to test him in this and see if He won’t open the windows of heaven and pour out even more blessings.  I know that I’ve learned that I can never OUTGIVE God.  If I will listen and see Him at work and join Him in that work, sharing what He’s given me, He will insure that my basic needs are met and then give me additional resources to give away again.

Father, thank You for teaching me to trust You.  Help me not to hoard Your blessings, but instead help me to help others with them.  You are so faithful and I’m thrilled that You asked me to trust You and then showed me why I can.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford