THE SET UP
When asked if they are wealthy, most people say no. When researchers asked, “How much money would you need to make in order to be wealthy?” the most common answer was twice what they currently make, regardless of their income. So a person making $60,000 a year said they would feel wealthy making $120,000, and a person making $400,000 wouldn’t feel wealthy until they were making $800,000. What we have, and having enough, can be a preoccupying thought in or minds. And that is not a new phenomenon. Jesus’ addresses it with His followers in our text today. His simple financial advice to them and us: Trust God, He will take care of you.
PASSAGE TO READ
Luke 12:13-34 (Page 625 in our house bibles)
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
How much money do you think you would need to feel wealthy?
Why do you think we tend to worry so much about money and possessions?
What, in your opinion, does a healthy, God-honoring relationship with money look like?
PRAYER IDEA
Thank God for all that He has provided for you and your household. If there are fears or concerns you have about finances, ask God to help you to trust Him and to give you peace in those areas.