In Gospel reading Peter said to Jesus: See, we have left all and followed You.
Jesus replied: Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life. (Mark 10:29-30)
Let me clarify that Jesus is not talking about renouncing family duties and responsibities in this verse. The bible says: But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (1 Timothy 5:8) The issue here is what you have given first priority in your life. If you give God first place in your life, then every other activity of your day will be planned around God and what He has said. Jesus said: Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (Matthew 6:33) 'To seek' means to study, understand and apply.
For some of you the first priority of your life may be to build a house and be successful financially. You might be working hard, day and night and as result left with no time to study the Word of God. Jesus taught that if you will make Him your first priority and study His Word above all else, He will honor that and add, not one but many 'houses' to your life. Truly, financial success will follow you and overtake you if you follow the Lord Jesus Christ. Selah.
For some of you, spending time with your family and friends may be your first priority. As result you have no time for the Word of God. Now, I believe that spending time with your wife is the second most important thing that you need to do after God. It is important to specially make time for that. But you might have to sacrifice time with your loved ones to spend time with the Word. If you are the only believer in the house, your whole family could be against you and your faith. But even in the midst of persecution from family members and friends, I have seen men and women of God give Jesus Christ and His Kingdom first priority in their lives. Jesus taught that if you do this, God will give you hundred times more than what you sacrifice for Him. In simple words, it does not matter what you give up for God, God will give it back to you a hundredfold. Truly, you cannot give God more than what He gives you in and through Jesus Christ. Selah.
Also Read: Investing God's Way
Also Watch: Financial Stewardship by Andrew Wommack
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