**In a world where scarcity seems to define our daily experience, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough—whether it’s not enough money, not enough time, or not enough security. But is that really the whole story?**

The belief that “there won’t be enough” is anything but new. From the moment sin entered the world, scarcity became part of the human story—not because God lacked resources, but because fear and distrust entered our hearts.

Jesus described the enemy (the thief) as one who “comes only to steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10a). That’s precisely what a scarcity mindset does. It steals our peace, kills our joy, and destroys our trust in God’s provision. It convinces us to hoard instead of share, to grasp instead of give, and to stress instead of rest.

This mindset traps us in anxiety. It’s a form of slavery—where we measure life by what we don’t have rather than by who God is. But Jesus didn’t leave us there. Later in that same verse, He continues saying, *“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”*

God’s abundance isn’t a prosperity slogan—it’s a promise rooted in His character. Just look at the opening pages of Scripture. Genesis 1 reveals a God who doesn’t create out of stinginess but out of overflowing generosity. He fills the skies with stars, the oceans with creatures, and the land with fruit-bearing trees—not because He had to, but because He delighted to.

We don’t serve a God of just enough—we serve a God of more than enough. As Elisabeth Elliot once put it, *“God has promised to supply all our needs. What we don’t have now, we don’t need now.”*

**Abundance Is Who God Is**

Jesus Himself modeled this kind of trust. Though He had no home of His own and faced hunger, rejection, and the cross, He never lived from fear. Instead, He lived generously—turning water into wine, feeding thousands with a boy’s lunch, and offering forgiveness freely to all who came to Him.

And He invited His followers to live the same way. In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus says, *“Do not be anxious about your life… Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.”*

That passage doesn’t promise us a life free from hardship. But it does promise something better: a life free from worry when we trust our Father in heaven. *“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,”* Jesus says, *“and all these things will be added to you”* (Matthew 6:33).

**From Striving to Trust**

So, how do we shift from anxiety to peace? From striving to trust? From hoarding to generosity?

- **Renew Your Mind** – Romans 12:2 tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We ask God to help us see the world, not through the lens of lack, but through the lens of His abundant love.
- **Practice Gratitude** – Gratitude redirects our focus from what we’re missing to what God has already provided.
- **Embrace Stewardship** – We don’t own anything; everything we have is a gift. As Proverbs 3:9 encourages, *“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.”*
- **Give in Faith** – Giving isn’t about losing. It’s about trusting. As 2 Corinthians 9:8 reminds us, *“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that… you may abound in every good work.”*

Living in God’s abundance doesn’t mean you’ll never face hard times. But it does mean you’ll never face them alone, and you’ll never have to live enslaved to fear.

So when the world says, “There’s not enough,” we can look to the One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills and know—He is more than enough. His abundance isn’t just about material provision. It’s about peace that passes understanding, joy in the midst of sorrow, and confidence that our Father knows what we need, even before we ask.

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In a world where scarcity seems to define our daily experience, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough. But is that really the whole story?

More Than Enough: Rethinking Scarcity Through the Lens of God’s Abundance

**In C.S. Lewis’s *The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe*, Aslan tells Lucy, *“Things never happen the same way twice.”*** 

It’s a good reminder that life brings changes. They’re unavoidable, but how we choose to meet them is up to us. We can look to *[The Chronicles of Narnia](https://www.cslewis.com/us/books/?collection=narnia&id=745173)* for insights on managing life’s changes.

Most of us are familiar with C.S. Lewis's profound allegory for the life of Christ. Aslan the Lion represents Christ, of course. In the above quote, Aslan comforts little Lucy Pevensie about the changes and challenges she and her siblings are facing.

**The Inevitability of Change**

We face many changes as well, even just through the calendar year. For example, summer is a time when we look ahead to the school year. Even if we no longer have kids in school, we often make plans that mirror an August-to-May school calendar.

Whether you have a child entering kindergarten or a rising senior anticipating graduation, you’re planning a move, or dealing with aging parents, financial decisions are embedded in every life transition. Our friend [Mitch Anthony](https://www.mitchanthony.com/about/) likes to say, *“Money goes into motion when life goes into transition.”* It’s easy to remember, but often hard to manage.

**Five Ways to Meet and Manage Change**

- **Pray for wisdom.**  New seasons require new wisdom. There are two ways to learn in a new season: through pain or wisdom.  We probably all remember lessons learned through the painful consequences of a poor decision in our teenage years.  We discovered that pain is a costly way to learn. So let’s choose wisdom!
- **Seek godly counsel.** For example, if your oldest child is going to enter college this fall, what can you learn from other parents who have college graduates? What do they wish they had done differently? What did they do well that they would repeat? 
- **Determine financial decisions** that will accompany this life transition. Staying with the college student example, you’ve probably planned for paying basic college expenses, but have you discussed what living expenses your child will be responsible for? Will they have a part-time job? Will you provide a monthly stipend (I like to call it that!) for them to manage? Bottom line: What will you provide, and what do you expect them to provide?
- **Decide ahead of time** what you will do when— or if— the child calls home to say they are out of money. Do you have an emergency fund ready for that?
- **Communicate your financial decisions** now before the transition is complete. When it’s a child going to college or some other life transition, be sure that you’ve clearly communicated what they are responsible for. If it’s a move, have you clearly communicated with the realtor? The more we communicate our financial decisions, the more accountability we have to stick with them in the midst of life's transitions.

**Stewardship in Every Season**

I’ve found that all five of these strategies are essential for staying grounded during transitions. Whether it’s welcoming a new child into your home, preparing financially for a child going off to college, or moving to a new location, taking the time now to lay the foundation will save a lot of stress later on.

And when we really stop to think about it, planning ahead isn’t just a practical choice. As followers of Christ, we’re called to be good stewards of everything He’s entrusted to us—our time, our money, our opportunities. 

**Transitions don’t come the same way twice (as Aslan points out!)—but the God who walks with us through each season never changes. So when we prepare now—with prayer, purpose, and faith—we’re not just getting ready for what’s coming. We’re taking an act of trust in our unchanging God.**

This is a good reminder that life brings changes. They’re unavoidable, but how we choose to meet them is up to us.

Planning for What’s Next: Faithful Stewardship in Seasons of Change

*“He who has ears, let him hear.”* - Matthew 13:9

**Those were Jesus’ closing words after telling the Parable of the Sower, a story that invites us to listen carefully, not just with our ears, but with our hearts. That story can reveal a lot about the heart behind our finances, especially the warning about *“the deceitfulness of riches.”***

**The Story Behind the Soil**

The Parable appears in Matthew 13, Mark 4, and Luke 8. It begins with a farmer scattering seed, which falls on four types of soil. Jesus later explains that the seed is the Word of God, and the soils represent different heart conditions. Some hearts are hard, others shallow. Some are fertile and ready, but one soil in particular should draw our attention: where the seed fell among thorns.

In Matthew 13:22, Jesus says, *“As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.”* What does He mean?

First, Jesus points to *"the cares of the world"*, the daily anxieties and distractions that can crowd out our trust in God. Then, He adds *“the deceitfulness of riches.”* It’s not wealth itself that’s the issue. It’s the lie wealth tells: that more money will bring more peace, that possessions equal security, and that success means significance.

The Bible consistently warns us about that lie. Proverbs 11:28 says, *“Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.”* And Paul reminds Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:17, *“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God.”*

**The Illusion of Control**

Wealth deceives us by offering the illusion of control and independence. It tempts us to believe we’re self-sufficient. And when we buy that lie, we slowly stop depending on God. Like thorns in a garden, worldly cares and the lure of wealth take root in our hearts, slowly crowding out our affection for God. The space once reserved for trust and obedience becomes overrun with distraction and self-reliance.

It’s like C.S. Lewis put it: *“Prosperity knits a man to the world. He feels that he is 'finding his place in it,' while really it is finding its place in him.”*

You might be saving diligently, investing wisely, and even giving regularly. But if you’re trusting in your portfolio more than God’s promises or if your finances have become a source of anxiety, then it may be time to do a heart check. What kind of soil are you cultivating?

When unexpected expenses hit, what comes first, prayer or panic? When you think about the future, is your hope grounded in your retirement account or in the One who holds all things together?

Jesus said the seed among thorns becomes *“unfruitful.”* The Word doesn’t lose its power, but when wealth and worry take over our hearts, we stop responding to it. Outwardly, we may look faithful, but inwardly, our love for Him is being choked out. 

**Cultivating Good Soil**

So, how do we respond?

Jesus points to the solution just a few verses later. In Matthew 13:23, He says the good soil is the one who *“hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit and yields.”* But receiving God’s Word deeply isn’t a one-time event—it’s a lifelong process of cultivating the soil of our hearts. It means creating space where God’s truth can take root, thrive, and grow, without being overtaken by competing desires. That’s how fruitfulness begins and continues.

Here are three simple practices to help you cultivate “good soil” in your finances:

**1. Prioritize your giving.** Start with generosity, not as an afterthought, but as an act of worship. Giving reminds us that money is not our master and that we trust God to provide for us.

**2. Check your emotional temperature.** If your peace rises and falls with your financial circumstances, that’s a signal to lean into God’s Word more than your wallet.

**3. Rethink your financial goals.** Ask yourself: *What am I building? And why?* Is your financial plan aligned with Kingdom purposes, or is it just chasing comfort or status?

As Dallas Willard said, *“The main thing God gets out of your life is the person you become.”* That includes how you handle money. Generosity, peace, and contentment are fruits of a life rooted in Christ, not one choked out by wealth.

Remember that the condition of your heart matters more than the condition of your accounts. If you want to be fruitful in your finances and faithful in your walk with God, start by asking: What am I trusting in? Let the answer lead you back to Christ, because only in Him will your life bear lasting fruit.

It’s the lie wealth tells: that more money will bring more peace, that possessions equal security, and that success means significance.

What Kind of Soil Are You Cultivating?

***“Then I saw that all toil and all skill in work come from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.”*  Ecclesiastes 4:4**

Ecclesiastes shows us how even good work can go wrong when driven by envy. What starts as diligence can quickly become a pursuit of status and approval that leaves us empty. The good news is that this treasured book also shows that God invites us into something much greater.

[The Bible Project](https://bibleproject.com/) says Ecclesiastes *“targets all the ways we try to build meaning and purpose in life apart from God.”* It gives voice to the Preacher, who carefully exposes the emptiness of paths like pleasure, wealth, and status. Recently, we’ve looked at the idols of [pleasure](https://www.faithfi.com/faithfi/tearing-down-the-idol-of-pleasure-7842) and [accumulation](https://www.faithfi.com/faithfi/the-gift-of-perspective-7827). Now we’ll turn to the idol of status.

This one can be harder to spot. The line between excellence and envy is thin. Ecclesiastes 4:4 says, “Then I saw that all toil and all skill in work come from a man’s envy of his neighbor.” That’s a striking thought. Our motivation may not be love of the work or calling—it’s often the quiet urge to compete. To keep up. To be seen.

**The Whisper of Status**

That’s what status does. It whispers, *You’re not enough—unless others notice you.* And without realizing it, our careers, spending, and even our generosity, can become ways of proving our worth.

“Keeping up with the Joneses” isn’t just a saying—it’s a way of life for many. We compare houses, vacations, schools, and the pressure to match others can lead to debt, burnout, and dissatisfaction with what God has already provided.

And in our digital age, the pressure’s amplified. Social media showcases only the highlight reel, not the debt, exhaustion, or stress that often accompany it. But we still scroll and wonder, *Why not me?*

Ecclesiastes answers that longing with honesty. In verse 8, the Preacher describes someone who works tirelessly, builds wealth, but has no one to share it with: *“There is no end to all his toil, and his eyes are never satisfied with riches…”* It’s a picture of success without joy. Activity without peace. A full schedule, but an empty soul.

**A Better Way Forward**

Then, however, he offers a better way. In verse 6, we read: “Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind.” In other words, it’s better to have less with peace than more with anxiety. That’s not laziness—it’s wisdom. A life lived with margin, grounded in God’s provision.

This is the invitation Ecclesiastes extends: not to give up on excellence, but to anchor it in the right place. When our work flows from a love for God and a desire to serve others, it becomes a blessing, not a burden. It becomes worship.

**From Striving to Rest**

We don’t need applause—we need peace. And in Christ, we already have it. His approval is not based on performance. It’s based on grace. That frees us from striving to be seen and lets us rest in being known.

Maybe that’s where you are—tired, overextended, wondering what you’re chasing. Ecclesiastes invites you to step off the treadmill of comparison. You don’t have to strive for identity. You already have it in Jesus.

We often see examples of this. A professional sacrifices evenings and weekends to climb the corporate ladder, only to feel lonely at the top. A family maxes out their budget to project an image, while tension quietly builds at home. These aren’t just stories—they’re warnings. And they echo Ecclesiastes’ caution about what we’re trading in our pursuit of more.

Sometimes this isn’t just about envy. It’s about fear—fear of being unseen, of being left behind. So we push harder, hoping success will quiet that fear. But only God can give the peace we’re looking for.

**Redefining Success**

Contentment doesn’t mean quitting. It means redefining success. It means anchoring your worth in something that lasts. When you stop striving in vain, your ambition gets reoriented. Your work becomes more joyful. Your giving becomes more meaningful.

So ask yourself today: *Who am I trying to impress? What am I really chasing?*

If your hands are full but your heart is empty, Ecclesiastes invites you to trade performance for peace. True success isn’t about being noticed or admired—it’s about being faithful with what God has given you. And your worth? It’s not something you have to earn or achieve. In Christ, you have nothing to prove because in Him, you are deeply loved, fully known, and eternally valued.

**Dig Deeper**

And if you want to dig deeper into these themes, we’ve created a new study just for you. It’s called *Wisdom Over Wealth*, and it explores what Scripture—especially the book of Ecclesiastes—has to say about money, work, and living for what really matters.

And if you want to dig deeper into these themes, we’ve created a new study just for you. It’s called *[Wisdom Over Wealth](https://www.faithfi.com/wisdom)*, and it explores what Scripture—especially the book of Ecclesiastes—has to say about money, work, and living for what really matters.

If your hands are full but your heart is empty, Ecclesiastes invites you to trade performance for peace.

Success Without Joy: Why More Never Satisfies

*“I said in my heart, ‘Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.’ But behold, this also was vanity.”* — Ecclesiastes 2:1

What happens when someone has the power to indulge in every pleasure the world can offer? In Ecclesiastes, we find one of Scripture’s boldest experiments: a search for lasting joy through earthly delights. The Preacher—often thought to be Solomon—pursues laughter, wine, work, wealth, sex, and success, all in an effort to answer one question: Can pleasure truly satisfy the human soul?



### A Culture Chasing the Wind



Today, we live in a world that echoes the Preacher’s experiment. *“Treat yourself.” “Follow your heart.” “Do what makes you happy.”* These aren’t just slogans—they’re mantras for modern living. From the vacations we plan to the gadgets we unbox, we’re told that happiness is just one more swipe, scroll, or splurge away.

But Ecclesiastes challenges that narrative. It forces us to wrestle with a deeper question: What if pleasure doesn’t lead where we think it does?

The Preacher’s pursuit wasn’t careless. It was a deliberate, calculated test. He writes, *“Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them”* (Ecclesiastes 2:10). He built houses, planted vineyards, created lush gardens, hired singers, amassed wealth, surrounded himself with comfort—even concubines.

This wasn’t indulgence for indulgence’s sake. It was a methodical pursuit of happiness. Today, we might say: *“If it looked fun, I bought it. If it felt good, I did it.”* The experiment was thorough, and the results were heartbreaking.

*“Behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind.”* — Ecclesiastes 1:14



### The Thrill Fades



To picture this, imagine a bag of old receipts. Each one once captured a moment of excitement—a new purchase, a fancy dinner, a spontaneous trip. But now? They’re just scraps. The joy is gone.

That’s exactly what the Preacher realized. Pleasure was never meant to carry the weight of our deepest needs. It promises fulfillment but delivers only fleeting escape. It’s like trying to hold smoke in your hands—real for a moment, then gone.

The Preacher’s story finds a parallel in Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son. The younger son squandered his inheritance chasing worldly pleasures, only to end up broke and broken. The twist? The Preacher had everything the prodigal son dreamed of—wealth, opportunity, indulgence—and yet he ended up just as empty.

Different paths. Same conclusion.



### A Warning That Leads to Freedom



Here’s the grace in all this: We don’t have to repeat the experiment. The Preacher’s pain can be our wisdom. He’s waving us down from the road ahead, saying, *“There’s nothing here. Don’t waste your life chasing shadows.”*

That’s a gift. It frees us to reflect:



- What am I turning to when I feel tired or discouraged?

- What “quick fixes” do I reach for without thinking?

- What would it look like to seek joy in God instead?

God is not against pleasure. He is the Creator of joy and the Giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17). But those gifts were never meant to replace Him. When we look to pleasure as the destination rather than a signpost to the Giver, we miss the point—and our hearts remain restless.

So next time you reach for something to lift your spirits, ask: Is this joy, or just escape? Is this feeding my soul, or simply distracting it?



### A Better Way to Live



Ecclesiastes doesn’t just warn—it redirects. It helps us tear down the idol of pleasure and place our hope in a Person, not a product. And that Person—our God—is the only source of joy that doesn’t fade.

At [FaithFi](https://www.faithfi.com/), we want to help you explore this truth more deeply. That’s why we created [*Wisdom Over Wealth*](https://www.faithfi.com/shop/wisdomoverwealth), a Bible study on Ecclesiastes that unpacks themes like pleasure, wealth, and contentment from a biblical lens.

This month, when you support [FaithFi’s ministry](https://www.faithfi.com/give) with a gift of $35 or more, we’d love to send you a copy as our way of saying thank you. Just visit [FaithFi.com/wisdom](http://faithfi.com/wisdom) to request your copy today.



### On Today’s Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:

- I’m wondering if it’s better for my husband, who just retired, to take Social Security now or wait two more years, which would mean withdrawing about $96,000 from our 401(k) during those two years to cover our living expenses.

- I have a nonprofit property I want to sell, and I’m planning on giving the proceeds to another 501(c)(3) organization. Since I’m not very experienced with this process, are there any specific forms or steps I need to take at the closing of the sale? 

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- I have some money in a credit union that I want to move somewhere to earn more interest. I just discovered I can use my Fidelity account for investing, and they’re offering 4%.  I’m wondering about the difference between keeping my money in my Fidelity account or moving it to an online bank, and what the benefits might be.



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Wisdom Over Wealth: Idolizing Pleasure

Listen to this inspiring story of a woman whose six-month emergency fund allowed her to respond to God's call to enter the mission field.

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__THE WORLD'S MESSAGE VS. JESUS' CALL:__
- The world encourages material accumulation and personal success for happiness, but this stands in contrast with Jesus' call to follow Him for abundant life.
- Material success is fleeting and ultimately insignificant in the light of eternity, and while happiness is ambiguous, abundance as promised by Jesus is desirable and everlasting.
__THE CONCEPT OF ABUNDANCE:__
- The Old Testament presents abundance in material terms, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:11 and Psalm 31:19, with the caveat that it required faithfulness to God.
- Despite this, human nature led to repeated loss of abundance due to disobedience.
__JESUS' REDEFINITION OF ABUNDANCE:__
- With Jesus, abundance is redefined from material wealth to a focus on a relationship with Him.
- Matthew 6:33 highlights that by seeking God's kingdom first, material needs are met, allowing a life of true satisfaction in Christ.
__BARRIERS TO ABUNDANT LIFE:__
- Human self-centeredness can make us lose sight of the fact that life is about Jesus, not ourselves.
- Lack of personal engagement with God and relying on second-hand religious experiences prevent a deeper understanding and maturation in faith.
- Half-hearted commitment to Jesus, seeking Him for absolution without full submission, limits the experience of abundance.
__THE ESSENCE OF TRUE ABUNDANCE:__
- True abundance is found in Jesus Himself, not in money, success, or possessions.
- Prioritizing Christ above all brings a 'Kingdom shine' to life, and it is accessible to anyone willing to say "yes" to Jesus as both savior and Lord.
- Jesus' call to abundant life is an invitation to a satisfying, joyful, safe, and eternal life, beginning in the present.
__On today’s program, Rob also answers listener questions:__
- I'm financially tight with only $2,000 cash; is it a good idea to buy a car now, used or new, since sharing one car is challenging?
- I own a home and my girlfriend does too; if we get married, is it wise to use my dividend income to pay off her house and rent it out?
- I have enough savings to pay off my mortgage; should I pay it off and then use a line of credit for future needs?
- Given my husband is 68 and receiving minimal Social Security, and I have 10 years to work, should we use our savings to pay off our mortgage, considering we have no other debt?
- If I sell my ocean-near apartment, should I buy a condo or rent considering the current high-interest rates, and what should I do with the mortgage as I approach retirement?
- How should I best plan for retirement considering our assets, the potential of selling our apartment, and the idea of being debt-free at retirement?
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Here's a biblical example of the way that Christians should behave in the marketplace.

Compass Finances God's Way

Stewardship--The Amount is Not Important

Dec 23, 2021

Stewardship is much more than money--watch Ron's answer in this brief clip.

Ron Blue