I’ve heard many say they wished they had the wealth of a king. “Oh, to win the millions of the Powerball and everything would be perfect.”
Would it? If that were true, why would God just give that wish to those who begged so hard?
Yes, maybe for some of those destitute, some measure of wealth would bring a level of joy. But, only to that of what fills basic needs.
The true path to joy is not one found on a road paved on gold bricks but one set with a sense of self-worth and accomplishment.
“My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.” Proverbs 3:1-2
I believe this is why God doesn’t grant worldly wealth to all. Yes, some are given this treasure but, I feel this comes also as a test of the soul. Does the monetarily wealthy person understand the gold and silver comes from God to be used in and for His Kingdom?
God has shared with me that those times when I’ve prayed and even begged for a certain need or to receive His grace and healing, He always hears but doesn’t always grant this miracle. The reason is the same, if He gives the soul all it desires, does that make the road better because it looks like gold? Or, does the road of faith become more of a treasure because of the test, the fight to climb to see God?
Souls so often feel the valley is a dark and scary place from which to climb as quickly as possible. But, if the soul fully trusts God in the valley, through the dark night and in the struggle, does the soul find more treasure when it sees God despite all that surrounding it?
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
We should always pray from treasure and wealth, but need to change the focus of our hearts to see that treasure which shines brightest and is most valued is God