Thriving

DEVOTION
PROVERBS
THRIVING
Prov 11:28
28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
NIV
Right in your face, no hidden meaning here, is this statement. How clearer could it be said? I simply cannot put any faith in the currency of this world. Money is such an issue with so many, even believers. Sure and abundance of money can afford fine homes, fancy cars, expensive clothing, and flashy jewels. It can also make available face lifts, tummy tucks, and whatever else self-pleases a person could imagine. Sure, I need a certain amount of money to afford to live in the style God has determined I should be in. As he directs my life, and where I live and with whom I should associate, I do require an amount sufficient to pay my way, which I believe he has always provided and I have no reason to doubt he will continue to. Now if I were not to believe God will always provide a means for me, then I would have to be concerned about the amount of money I have all the time. I would be thinking about how could I make my money grow, how could I save up enough for the rest of my life, how could I increase my wealth knowing that it is the only way I could ever get by. I think all too often too many believers have been deceived into thinking that investing, or storing up money is a Godly principle. Even though that kind of thinking is so far from the truth, is it not caused by looking to see how the Kingdom of God can benefit self, instead of how I can benefit the Kingdom? Those who are in the classification as righteous, which includes me, should not be so concerned about where we live, or what clothes we have, or where our next meal will come from. Are not we more important to God then all the flowers in the field? I can personally testify to the provisions of God throughout my believing life. I have thrived within the Kingdom of God. I have been given his Word, his truth, and have grown as an individual. My spirit has thrived, but I have also seen the hand of God in the provisions of this world, over and over again, I have been given much. I will never place trust in anything but in my Lord and Savior, and as a result I am thriving.