“The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, saith the Lord of hosts”— Haggai 2:8.
GOD here declares that the wealth of the world belongs to Him. It may often seem otherwise to those who lack faith, but the man who puts his confidence in God knows that all that men esteem as riches belongs to Him and is dispensed as He sees fit. When need arises, therefore, faith can act upon the word, “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” He to Whom all the silver and the gold belong, is abundantly able to meet every need as it arises.
“Father into Thy hands alone
I have my all restored:
My all, my property I own:
The steward of the Lord.
Confiding wholly in Thy love,
Through Jesus strength’ning me,
I wait Thy faithfulness to prove,
And give back all to Thee.
Determined all Thy will to obey,
Thy blessings I restore;
Give, Lord, or take Thy gifts away.
I praise Thee evermore.”
―C. Wesley.