God literally has all resources available to Him, so if He has not released as many as you think you need, you must examine the reason why. But we will not boast beyond our measure, but within the measure of the sphere, which God apportions to us as a measure, to reach even as far as you (2 Cor. 10:13-15). To go outside of our appointed sphere or limit is rebellion against God. It is, in effect, a statement that you are God & reserve the right to find fault with God’s plans, substituting your own in their place.

What money reveals about people:

Many people think that having more money will solve problems & bring them what they want. Not so. Many of your limitations are designed by God to protect you. God, not money, is the answer to problems.

How you view God’s limits for yourself & your business can be a source of safety.

God uses money to reveal how much we look to Him as our ultimate source & problem solver, but He also uses it to teach us more about Himself & how He wants us to use better management skills.

Eight questions to ask when the lack of resources appears to be limiting your freedom, choices, & goals:

• Is God keeping me from expansion–or even paying my bills–because of a particular moral sin in my life?

• Is greed or materialism driving my desire for expansion? While God is not opposed to personal comfort or things that make the use of our time & energy more efficient, He does oppose greed & materialism.

• Is this new project–or the one I’ve been following since I last heard from God—in His perfect will for me or those associated with it? Do I care enough to fast & pray about this issue until I have an answer?

• Is God trying to protect me from something or someone in this project? What is it, or who is it? A lack of money is often a “red light” saying not only stop, but identifying the danger that is around you.

• Are you proceeding in this project God’s way? Is there biblical truth you are in danger of transgressing? How diligent have you been in searching God’s Word for economic or management principles that might apply to this problem?

• If God doesn’t supply the money when you want it–and in the form, you want it–are you willing to take matters into your own hands? Would you get the money any way possible? Is your ambition stronger than your recognition of God’s safety limits?

• Are you clear on the fact that God couldn’t care less about your money problem; instead, His concern is your maturity problem. Has profit become a goal instead of a fruit for you?

• Do you have enough management wealth & skills to properly steward this new expansion? If not, what skills or people will you need that you don’t have? Riches, which exceed your management skills, almost always destroy you.