PREPARE YOURSELF FOR TOMORROW BY SAVING

 "The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty." — Proverbs 22:3 NIV


While we often focus on investing in the Kingdom of God, we must also be wise stewards of the resources God entrusts to us in our personal lives. Important questions to consider are: Will your current job or income always be secure? Will your ability to work remain as strong in the future? Recognizing the potential for financial challenges is a sign of prudence, as Proverbs 22:3 tells us, and it’s crucial to take steps to prepare for such uncertainties.

We have three choices with any money we receive: we can spend it, give an offering, or save it. Wisdom calls for balance—doing all three. As believers, we begin by giving an offering to honour God. After that, spending wisely and saving are essential to managing what remains.

Today, I want to focus on saving. Proverbs 6:6-8 GNT Says; Lazy people should learn a lesson from the way ants live. They have no leader, chief, or ruler, but they store up their food during the summer, getting ready for winter. Saving is not just a practical action, it’s also a spiritual one. We should not say, “Tomorrow will take care of itself.” Instead, we are called to plan and save wisely for the future, trusting that God will bless our efforts.

Here are some key principles for saving: First, live within your means. Avoid unnecessary Spending and Luxury things. Start saving now, even if it’s just a small amount. Don’t delay by telling yourself, “I’ll save tomorrow.” By developing the habit of saving today, you safeguard yourself and your family against future financial challenges. And as you practice financial discipline, God can increase what you have.

It’s also important to balance giving, spending, and saving. All three are part of being a faithful steward of God’s provision. Saving allows you to continue being generous and responsible in the future, even when hard times come. We learn from Joseph, who, with God’s wisdom, saved grains during Egypt’s years of abundance. When the famine arrived, the food he stored sustained not only Egypt but also the surrounding nations.

If you follow these principles, you not only protect yourself from future financial difficulties but also honor God with how you manage His blessings. Let us ask Him for guidance as we strive to live as wise and faithful stewards.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to make wise decisions with the money You place in my hands. Grant me the discipline to balance giving, spending, and saving, and to honor You with my resources. Amen.

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