Biblical Answer

Understanding God's Sovereignty and Provision

When considering why God took away your only source of income, it's essential to recognize God's sovereignty and provision in our lives. God is the all-powerful Creator who owns everything, including the resources of the world (Psalm 24:1). He doesn't need our money, but when we offer it to Him, we magnify Him, which is an act of worship. However, God's primary desire is for us to live in obedience to His ways, and He promises to provide for us when we do so (Matthew 6:33). Many financial problems can be solved by putting our finances under God's covering and following His guidance.

Trusting God, Not Circumstances

It's crucial to distinguish between trusting God and judging Him by circumstances. When we pray for money and it doesn't come, we shouldn't blame God or question His motives. Instead, we should trust that He knows what's best for us and that His timing is perfect. Perhaps it's not God's time to provide financial assistance, or maybe He wants us to learn to trust Him in the midst of uncertainty. Faith never judges God by circumstances, but rather, it has complete trust in Him even when things don't go as planned (Hebrews 11:6). We must remember that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9).

The Example of Job and Jesus

The stories of Job and Jesus provide valuable lessons on trusting God in times of financial uncertainty. Job, despite his wealth, was thrust into a life of naked faith, where he learned to love God for Himself alone (Job 1:1-3). Similarly, Jesus, though rich, became poor so that we might be rich through His poverty (2 Corinthians 8:9). These examples demonstrate that God often allows us to experience financial struggles so that we can develop a deeper trust in Him and learn to rely on His provision. As we walk in obedience to God's ways, He promises to provide for us and meet our needs (Philippians 4:19). We must remember that God's primary desire is for us to trust Him, not our circumstances, and to walk in obedience to His will.