Little by Little

DEVOTION
PROVERBS
LITTLE BY LITTLE
Prov 13:11
11 Dishonest money dwindles away,
but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
NIV
I am sure some believers would use this verse to support their investments in the world’s schemes as gathering money little by little and that God desires use to gather up as much as we can for our future. But this is not the truth; it is far from that truth. The Hebrew word speaks of money gained by vanity or literally by breath, which is to imply speculation, windfall, sudden stroke of fortune, not by honest labor. This is in contrast to a believer working day by day for his honest pay. I believe because of the sin of Adam and the result of man having to work his land, labor for his keep, si to speak, we all should be about the task of working. This, to me, means no such thing as retirement. That would include the gathering of money through investing hard earned money into the world, which under the influence of Satan. Why would I what to give my money to Satan so he could use it for the furtherance of his kingdom, even if he promised me a windfall return. I believe that is dishonest gain, dishonest money and it will prove the downfall of those who trust in it. I am convinced I should work for my daily needs under the day I step into eternity. Now maybe that may not be in the same manner as I am doing now. Perhaps God is directing my path in another course in order for me to provide for my family the needs of daily life. Whatever it is I should continue until the last day. I suppose if a person invested enough money in Satan’s work that Satan could make sure he gave enough back so as to keep his captives dependent on his schemes rather than on God. I simply cannot do that. My only hope is in God. I know that whenever I have had a need somehow God has worked it out and provided a way for me. I do not always deserve it, but because of his great love he still works in and for and through my life. I will continue to gather money little by little, in my daily calling God has established me in. I know he will always provide a way for me to accomplish his plan.