Faith and Financial Stewardship
ICS Daily Devotions
Romans 12:3 (NKJV) For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
It is difficult to maintain peace and joy when we are in transition because our measure of faith must be at the same level as—if not higher than—our income. How can we trust God for a specific amount when we have never exercised faith in finances? Therefore, it would be wise to trust Him for our finances and live a purposeful life for Him as early as possible.
It can be done if we practice the biblical financial principles of trusting God to provide for us so we can do good work. This will ensure that when we have faith in God, our finances will not just be for ourselves but also a channel of blessings to others.
We need to know that there is a difference between growing the measure of faith and the gift of faith in the area of finance. We cannot ask God to increase our faith because we are responsible for growing our faith. All of us have been given a measure of faith to know what we can believe God for, and we can grow our faith by listening to the Word and exercising our faith by stepping out to believe Him. Our confidence to step out in faith increases as we take the first step to exercise our faith. Our measure of faith increases after watering God’s Word in our hearts. However, we should not overstretch our faith level unless God has personally given us a word of promise (Rhema Word). Otherwise, it would be presumptuous and silly to hope that things will work out.
1 Corinthians 12:7-8 (NKJV) But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit,
In contrast, the gift of faith in this passage is a gift from God and doesn’t come by hearing the Word. It differs from the measure of faith, which we exercise to believe God for something after He has spoken to us. The gift of faith is a supernatural impartation from God to believe in the impossible at that moment—from a project to a massive amount for a business—when God manifests because of the calling on this person’s life. It prevents a person from being concerned about the facts.
If we do not apply God’s biblical principles and do well financially, we will be prideful. However, if we live consecrated lives, apply faith and do well in the business and corporate world, we will do good works as the Lord leads, and God will get the glory.
Sermon Series: Growing our Faith in God
