Biblical Answer

Understanding the Cost of Faith

When it comes to following God's plans and commands, we often face financial challenges. We may feel that we cannot afford to give, to serve, or to sacrifice. However, as we see in the provided information, God's ways are not our ways, and His plans often require us to trust Him in the midst of uncertainty. The Bible teaches us that God is our provider and that He can meet our needs in ways we cannot imagine. In fact, God can even provide for us when we are not able to give or when we feel like we cannot afford to do something.

The Value of Sacrificial Giving

Sacrificial giving is a key aspect of following God's plans and commands. When we give generously, we are not only trusting God to provide for us but also recognizing the value of what we are giving. In the provided information, we see that the speaker was able to receive $90,000 more than he expected for a down payment on a building. This was not just a coincidence, but rather a demonstration of God's provision and faithfulness. When we give sacrificially, we are not just giving money; we are giving ourselves to God's purposes and plans. And as we do so, we can expect God to provide for us in ways that we cannot imagine.

Trust and Obedience

Ultimately, the question of whether we can afford to follow God's plans and commands comes down to trust and obedience. When we trust God and obey His commands, we can expect Him to provide for us in ways that we cannot imagine. This requires us to let go of our fears and doubts and to trust God's sovereignty and provision. As the Bible teaches us, "God is our provider and that He can meet our needs in ways we cannot imagine." (Philippians 4:19) When we trust God and obey His commands, we can expect to experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from following Him. And as we do so, we can say with confidence, "I can afford to follow God's plans and commands, because I know that He will provide for me in ways that I cannot imagine." (Matthew 6:33)