Many of us consider the Bible as a book that considers the spiritual growth of people. But, the Bible is an all-encompassing book with answers for every issue of life. God is not just interested in taking us to Heaven but He also delights in giving believers a fulfilled Christian life while on earth. Therefore, God has given us Biblical principles to ensure that we take hold of the riches of this world and we do not become poor. Investment is grounded in scriptures and from the Old to the New Testament, we have been given principles that ensure financial sustenance. Understanding that the systems that rule the world are not always stable and that there is a possibility of a rainy day will motivate believers to save for the future. Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return.(Ecclesiastes 11:1) The book of Ecclesiastes presents some of these principles of investment. The first principles of sustaining the future with financial excellence is putting in place a system of return-based investment. Most of us working have been automatically enrolled in a pension scheme and the focus of this scheme is to gather percentages of our salaries and put it in an investment package for us. At the end of the day, or at retirement, the money that has been saved over the years will become a source of income to us. It is like shipping your finances across to a safe place and after many days, you will receive returns. Investing in retirement homes, pension saving plans, retirement healthcare plans does not seem pleasant at the beginning. If you consider all the monthly deductions, you might want to give up. However, knowledge that the little drops of water (money) makes a mighty ocean (a great investment) pushes us to be consistent in our investment for the future. As we ship our grains across the sea, we look forward to fruitful returns. Know that God wants us to prosper both spiritually and physically. Therefore, do not grow in one and stagnate in the other. Read good books on financial principles for a sustainable future. If you are in a business, consult experts with knowledge on managing resources. Be ready to learn at all times to grow and become prosperous. Even as we prosper in spiritual things, may we also desire to have excellency in managing finances. Never put your trust in people for your sustenance. Know that you have been given the same 24 hours. Invest with godly principles and reap bountifully. May God bless the works of our hands in Jesus name… Amen.
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