Proverbs 22:2 (NLT)
“The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.”

The Illusion of Status

At the end of the day, God is Lord over all. This verse serves as a powerful “humbler.” It reminds us that the poor are not to be discounted, and the rich are not to be exalted. Economic standing does not make one greater or lesser in the eyes of the King.
The wealthy have no more control over the breath in their lungs than the poor do. Both experience worry, both face sickness, and both grieve the loss of loved ones. Most importantly, both need Jesus to enter heaven and to live godly lives on this earth. The rich cannot purchase their way into glory, and the poor cannot be barred from it due to their status. While those with fewer material possessions are often compelled to lean more heavily on God—making them “rich in faith”—this does not make poverty a requirement for holiness. It is simply a reminder that regardless of our state, we must put God’s purpose first (Matthew 6:33). In Christ, your economic standing is His concern, not yours.

The Practice

Redifining Your Worth

1. The Great Reset
No matter where you sit on the economic ladder, you are not permitted to discount or despise any of God’s children. No amount of wealth—and no lack of it—can truly separate us. Ultimately, every knee must bow to the Most High God, whether it is a knee clad in silk or one in rags.
2. The Wealth of the Spirit
The ultimate assignment for both the rich and the poor is the same: become rich in godliness. To be “poor in spirit” is the requirement for the Kingdom of Heaven. The poor understand quickly that to have God is to have everything; the wealthy must learn that having everything means nothing if you don’t have God.
3. Divine Accessibility
No matter what a government or society does, the Lord remains equally accessible to all. Your economic status does not provide a “fast pass” to God, nor does it disadvantage you from the King of Kings. He does not check your credit score before He hears your prayer.
4. Rethink Your Stewardship
What are you truly striving for? Realize that whatever you are “wealthy” in—be it money, time, wisdom, or talent—you carry the responsibility of good stewardship. God never blesses you just for you; He blesses you to serve the Body.

Today’s Declaration

“I refuse to measure my worth—or the worth of others—by worldly wealth. I recognize that the Lord is the Maker of us all, and I am equally accessible to Him regardless of my bank account. I choose to be rich in spirit and a faithful steward of everything God has placed in my hands.”

God doesn’t look at your balance sheet; He looks at your heart’s sheet. Today is a great day to make a Fresh Start!
God bless,
+Pastor Kris