God’s Plan for Financial Freedom

Today’s Scripture…
“He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great.  You broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not turn. I pursued my enemies and crushed them; I did not turn back till they were destroyed. I crushed them completely, and they could not rise; they fell beneath my feet.” 2 Samuel 22:35-39 (NIV)

Devotional Thought…
King David is a person that many people who read the Bible can easily connect with.  David was not a perfect man, yet deep down beneath it all he really had a heart that wanted to connect with God.  God allowed him to overcome some mighty big enemies in his life…

As a boy he overcame wild animals as he protected the sheep.
 
As a young man he took on a nine foot giant named Goliath.
 
Next he was chased by the King of Israel and the King’s armies.

Each time, God was faithful to deliver as David placed his faith and trust in God and allowed God to direct his steps.
 
David wrote today’s scripture passage as he was remembering all that God had allowed him to do.  Are you facing a giant God wants you to overcome?  David’s words testify of what God will do for you if you will turn to God in your situation…

He will train you-  You may not know how to defeat your giant, but God will teach you what you need to do.

He will strengthen you-  God’s direction may take more strength than you think you have, but He will provide the strength you need if you depend on Him.

He will protect you-  When we humbly turn to God and rely on Him, He will shield us from weapons that used to harm us and cause us pain and suffering.
 
He will stoop to help-  When we cry out to God, He is willing to come down to our level that He might raise us up to new heights.  Don’t think you have to get good enough for God, call to Him just as you are and let Him stoop to help you.

He broadens the path you need to walk, allowing you to see and experience options that will bring victory.
He will completely destroy the thing that is causing you defeat, that is why we need to stay close to him not just to beat back the enemy but continue to trust and obey the Lord until the foe is completely destroyed.

Whether your enemy is debt, fear, addiction, or self sufficiency, our God is mighty to save.  Trust God the way David did and experience complete victory over your giants.

Kingdom Focused!

Flora M. Kynard, author of
Prosperity Renewal: 14 Biblical Principles for True Financial Freedom
info@prosperityrenewal.org
www.prosperityrenewal.org

Excerpt from DAILY DEVOS, a ministry of First Baptist Church of Allen, Texas.  We would love to hear how God is using this ministry to help you find and take your next steps with God.