God of Economics part 1

GOD OF ECONOMICS (1)

The Difference between WANTS and NEEDS 

The book of Philippians 4:19 gave one of the most important promises in Christianity. The scripture is a special source of hope to every Christian. The bible said that the LORD shall supply all our need according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.

The bible is very clear about it. He shall supply our NEEDS not WANTS. In the order of importance, NEEDS  are ahead of WANTS. 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A NEED AND A WANT?

From simple knowledge of primary economics, wants are those things man desires yet he can still survive without them. Good examples include: wrist watches, handsets, air conditioner, cars, education etc. These things are important but a careful observation around you will prove that many people have lived their lives long without them. These things are the ones God has placed in your hands to chase. They are of less important than the needs. However, needs are those things a man desires and he CANNOT do without them. The economists identified three as the major ones. They are: FOOD, SHELTER AND CLOTHING. No living being can avoid them. As a result of how important they are, God in Phil 4:19 has absorbed them as His responsibilities to supply them to you.

ONE OF THE GREATEST MISTAKES MAN MAKES:

The inability of many to distinguish between want and need causes delay in the answering of prayers. While God concentrates on the needs, He empowers the man to chase the wants by nursing ambitions. Remember the prayer of Jacob as he was fleeing from his brother. He asked God for two major things: bread and clothing. Man makes the mistake of placing his concentration on less important things in the stead of the things God wishes for him as a result of their multiplier miraculous effect on man. He supplies our needs according to the riches of His glory.

ARE NEEDS OF A SPECIFIC NUMBER?

No. Needs are as numerous as they can be identified. Despite the fact that we have always discussed the three basic needs as identified by the economists, WANTS have a special ability to transform into needs. Hence, as wants are numerous, so are needs. One may ask how a want can become a need? A man that travels from Aba to Port Harcourt on daily basis for his work NEEDS a car. To the footballer, a boot is a need. If higher qualification is required for promotion, education becomes a need. Wants can transform into needs.

However, it requires a good presentation ability to drive it home to God for answering. This is because He supplies our needs.

WHAT CAN WE MAKE OUT OF THIS?

God knows economics more than any economist. He knows what you really need and He is waiting for you to do your part. For that reason, use this beautiful opportunity to communicate with Him. 

-Try to distinguish between the wants and the needs in your life.

-Try to identify those wants that have transformed into needs.

-Communicate them effectively to God in prayer.

He has promised to supply our needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus.

May same power that favoured Jesus even in the grave favour you in Jesus' name. Amen!

Watch out for part 2