How do we be wise stewards of the resources and gifts that the Almighty has bestowed upon us? On one hand there's the the voice that tells me to hold tightly to what I've been given: this is stinginess. On the other hand is the voice that tells me to buy whatever I can, to indulge in the pleasures of life: this is the ugly side of prodigality, it is foolish waste, it is investing in shadows and dust. Both voices are voices of selfishness. The true answer is something on an entirely different plane than these.

This voice, the voice of wisdom, tells me to open my hands, to give freely to others, and to trust the Almighty to provide for all my needs. As Yeshua instructed his disciples, 'Freely you have received, freely give.' Our Father in heaven demonstrates a beautiful prodigality towards all His children. Let us be imitators of our Abba. Let us be generous!

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan nations run after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

-Yeshua