God will Never Forsake You

Daily Devotional – Saturday, January 16, 2021

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)

Numerous studies have established that financial issues are at the core of many family problems and breakups. Blood relatives often fight over money. Christians congregations disintegrate owing to financial mismanagement. Government projects collapse following embezzlement of funds. We simply cannot ignore the role of money in our lives.

Jesus’ teachings are full of direct references and allusions to money, indicating that it is a significant matter in a Christian’s life. How we acquire money and how we spend it matters to God. Just like with any other endowment, we will one day account for how we used our monetary possessions.

However, scripture cautions against the love of money. The idea that money can usurp the place of God in your life is frowned upon by Heaven. It is within this context that Hebrews 13:5 admonishes you to “Keep your life free from love of money.”

The epistle further instructs, “and be content with what you have.” The verse contrasts two sides of the coin – the love of money and contentment. They cannot coexist. One must give way to the other. If you love money, you will not be contented with what you have and vice versa.

The verse, however, ends on a reassuring note. The reason God wants you not to love money and to be contented with what you possess is this promise, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” There is no better news than to know that God is walking with you through the ups and downs of life, whether you have money or not.

Whenever you feel like giving up because of financial challenges, remember God will never abandon you.

Prayer

Almighty God, may Your presence always be with me. Remind me to never give up because You will never leave me nor forsake me. Amen.