Dashing Through the Dough

Our first Christmas married, Mike needed a new suit. He only had one and at that time men wore suits to church. I found one half off but I could not afford it at $136. That week I parked in my lot to walk downtown to work. I got out of my car and something caught my eye. It was money rolled up. I picked it up, unrolled it and counted. $136.00! My friend had been waiting for me and could not believe it. I was excited until I realized it was not mine. I called the lot owner and the people in the building next to the lot to ask if anyone had lost cash. I waited two days, called again and was told by both owners that no one had lost money.

Mike got a beautiful new suit that Christmas! Whenever I lose something, I ask God if I cannot find it, please get it to the right person! God taught me so many lessons that Christmas. For the first time I was trying to be obedient with my money and look what God worked out for me! I would love to know the story of how that money got there. And God knew which parking space I would choose that day and the very place I would step out of my car!

We are to be wise stewards of our money. That means we are a manager, overseer, or a person who acts in the best interest of the owner. A wise steward responsibly manages assets according to the instructions of the owner. The Bible gives us lots of instruction on how to manage our money. Proverbs 21: 5, "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." Do not spend in haste - there is probably a better plan. We must not incur unnecessary debt. Don't let this Christmas season put you in debt. Ask God how to help you can be a wise steward!