Biblical Answer

When we invest in a company, we are taking a risk. We may not know whether the company will succeed or fail. In fact, there have been many instances where companies have failed, despite initial investments. For example, the company that the author invested in, which began in 1961, had not turned a profit since then, with losses exceeding $250 million. The author also mentions a television venture that began in 1986 but was abandoned in mid-1992 after losing $235 million. These examples demonstrate the risks involved in investing in a company.

The author's experience with the company that failed highlights the importance of trusting God's plan, even when we don't understand the outcome. The author notes that they invested in the company with confidence, knowing that the return on investment was worth what they gave up on the front end. This faith in God's plan is reflected in the Bible's teaching on trusting God, even when we don't understand the outcome. For example, the book of Proverbs teaches that "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5). By trusting in God's plan, we can have confidence, even in the face of uncertainty.

In the context of investing, trusting God's plan means being willing to take risks, even when we don't know the outcome. It means being confident that God is working in our lives, even when we don't see the results. This trust is not blind, but rather it is based on a deep understanding of God's character and His promise to work all things for our good (Romans 8:28). By trusting in God's plan, we can experience the "payoff" that the author mentions, even if it's not immediate. We can gain financial security, but more importantly, we can experience the peace and confidence that comes from trusting in God's plan.