WHEN MONEY ISN’T THE ANSWER
Proverbs 3:5–6 (NKJV)
_‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.’_
There was a season when our church was meeting in a hotel in Wuse 2. One day, the management informed us that we needed to move our store because they wanted the space for something else. As I stood outside thinking about what to do, I suddenly remembered seeing a bus at a mechanic’s workshop earlier. I thought, “Why not buy that bus and use it to keep our things?” Without praying or asking God, I quickly paid for the bus, and they brought it over.
A few hours later, the General Manager of the hotel called back to apologise, saying they had decided to give us another space to keep our things. We accepted it and just like that, the bus became useless. The money spent was wasted. Then God spoke to me: “You didn’t ask Me because you had money.” That statement humbled me. It reminded me that sometimes, we depend so much on what we have; money, influence, experience—that we forget to depend on God. Just because money can solve a problem doesn’t mean money should solve it. There are times when using money instead of prayer is not wisdom, it’s pride.
When you rely on money, God can allow it to fail, just to teach you that He remains your ultimate source. When God wants to humble you, He’ll let your money, connection, or clever ideas fail, so that you’ll return to Him and say, “Father, what do I do?” Some of us rely too much on people. We know too many powerful individuals and have too many backup plans, that’s why we don’t see what only God can do. But the truth is, God doesn’t need to use the people you know. He can use a stranger, a forgotten friend, or an unexpected opportunity. The miracle you’re waiting for might come from a direction you least expect.
So, before you rush to spend, decide, or connect, pause and ask: “Lord, what should I do?” When you acknowledge Him, you invite His wisdom. And divine wisdom never wastes resources but brings peace, direction, and lasting results.
Have I ever made a decision simply because I had the means to, without first seeking God’s direction?
What are the situations in my life today that I’ve tried to fix with money or human help instead of prayer?
How can I grow in depending on God for even the simplest daily decisions?
Not every problem should be solved by throwing money at it; some require divine instruction, not financial action.
Pride can disguise itself as “being capable.” True wisdom is seeking God first, even when you can afford the solution.
God’s direction may come from unexpected places; humility keeps your heart open to His leading.
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