Midweek Moment - February 21, 2010

Midweek Moment

February 21, 2010

Financial Freedom: God’s Power to Deliver

Pastor R. Greene

Financial Freedom (Proverbs 22:6,7)

• The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

Desire of the Heart: Greed vs. Generosity

Greed: The Rich Fool (Luke 12:20-21)

• His plans didn’t include God.

• His focus was on accumulating wealth.

• God called him a “fool”. (v. 20)

• He was not “rich toward God” (v. 21)

• Rich toward God is about gratitude, contentment.

Desires of the Heart (Matt. 6:19-21; Luke 12:22-31)

• Store up riches in heaven that can’t be lost or stolen.

• Invest in heavenly wealth.

• “For where you treasure is there your heart will be also” (v. 21)

• You’re not taking it with you!

• Don’t worry about your life, your stuff, your future---God will take care of you!

• God cares for even the least of his creatures (Luke 12: 24) so how much more will He take care of you.

• Doesn’t help to worry; doesn’t change a thing.

• Don’t worry, pray first! Then slow down and be patient! The act! Do something!

• Don’t be a stewer, be a doer!

• Seek His kingdom first and God will supply your needs.

God’s Power for Freedom (Isaiah 61:1)

• We are to preach the Good News to the poor.

• To bind up the broken-hearted.

• To proclaim freedom to the captives

• To comfort all who mourn

What do you need God to free you from?

Are you storing up wealth in heaven or here on earth?

Where is your treasure?

Do you trust that God can supply all your needs?