Much more than this

2 Chronicles 25:9 The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.

How are we investing our lives? Do we trust the Lord?

2 chronicles 25 tells of King Amaziah. He did that which is right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart.

His life had started off well; he was seeking the Lord. But later in his life he worships false gods.

As he prepares for the battle he gathers 300,000 soldiers together. But he wasn't satisfied – he wanted more. So he went to the king of Israel and hastily hires another 100,000 soldiers. Amaziah did not ask counsel of the Lord before hiring these men.

A man of God came to him, saying, O King let not the army of Israel go with thee for the Lord is not with Israel, to wit with all the children of Ephraim.

Proverbs 24:6 says, For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Israel at this time were given to idolatry - the Lord was not with them. As believers we are not to join up ourselves, and yoke ourselves, with unbelievers or ungodly organisations, no matter what benefits may come; because the Lord is not with them. We can't expect God to bless that.

Ephesians 5:11 says to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

Amaziah tells the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I gave to the army of Israel? The man of God answered, the Lord is able to give thee much more than this.

If Amaziah sent away these hired soldiers then he would lose all this money. But the man of God tells him that “the Lord is able to give thee much more than this”.

Before we invest into something let’s be sure it's the will of God, and inquire of the Lord if the investment we're making is right. Let us not be hasty when we make decisions, and not make decisions based on carnal reasons. That is a very worldly philosophy.

As Christians we should focus on serving the Lord, and make decisions based on what is pleasing unto the Lord.

Some Christians start out zealous for the things of God but later it peters out a little when they start taking interest in making money. It can be a job takes them away from church, from soul winning.

Amaziah invested money in the wrong thing. But then the man of God said that the Lord is able to give thee much more than this.

If we have made a mistake like this then let us walk away from such a bad investment. Focus on serving the Lord.

Do not forsake the assembling ourselves together as a manner of some is but exhorting one another and so much the more as you see the day approaching.

Christ is the head of the church, who is the beginning the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence. He should be number one. The first factor in all the decisions that we make.

It is better to have a more humble job where you're still able to serve God, and not to worry about the hundred talents of silver.

Where God guides He will provide.

How will we spend our time? In reading the Bible – or other things. Let us spend time in the Word of God and in prayer – and receive God’s wisdom and know good, Biblical counsel.

Some would invest in the wrong types of clothing, or books, and lots of worldly things. God can help us to clean up our spiritual life. He can help us to get rid of anything that's not pleasing unto the Lord.

Instead of making the wrong choice of fornication, rather honour the Lord and get married. The Bible tells us not to be unequally yoked

In the area of giving, let us honour the Lord, as the first consideration.

When we face decisions, let's choose wisley, even if living godly in Christ Jesus means that we face suffering and persecution. The reward for serving God is greater than whatever it costs.

The Lord is able to give thee much more than this.