DCLM Sincere Milk 27 April 2026 — Financial Management
DCLM Sincere Milk 27 April 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Financial Management
Topic: Financial Management
Bible Reading: Luke 12:28-34 (KJV)
28If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?
29And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
30For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
31But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
33Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
34For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
MEMORY VERSE: “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” Luke 12:33
Message
Chris was almost becoming a spoilt brat. Whenever he visited the shopping mall with his parents, he would pick several items into the cart and throw tantrums should his parents refuse to pay for any of them. As such, his room was like a junk yard, filled with multiple toys, cookies, designer shoes and clothes. Their frequent visits to the hospital for tummy ache and indigestion was a proof of his unhealthy eating habits too.
To teach him some vital lessons on prudence and financial management, his parents decided to give him a fixed monthly allowance for: (a) Tithe (b) Savings in a piggy bank for onward transfer into his bank account every six months (c) Shopping for which the list of items must have been drawn prior to the outing (d) Donation to charity/helping others More explanations were made on how overspending or poor financial choices can impact the future instead of a strong foundation for future financial success.
The teaching led to a positive change in the subsequent months. God desires that His children prosper, be in health and free from financial stress. However, there is need to differentiate between “needs” which are essential for survival or wellbeing e.g. food, shelter, clothing etc. or “wants” which are desirable but not essential e.g. travelling to exotic places irrespective of family budget, buying luxury items etc. There is much to do for God with our finances hence the need to be wise.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father Lord, teach me to be wise in managing what I have.
FURTHER READING
Psalm 62:10
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
