Handling Crazy Financial Times.
How to Handle It
I felt the need to write something about the current market and the very uncertain future that has become the norm over these past few years. The truth is, the future has always been uncertain. But ever since the pandemic, it feels like more and more of us are living on edge financially. The steadiness many once knew has been shaken when viewed strictly from the world’s point of view.
A few examples come quickly to mind:
From the top, our government deficits have become outlandishly large, and the unsustainability of these numbers stares us in the face each week through media and headlines.
Rapidly changing technology in AI and crypto has created anxiety about how our businesses and livelihoods may look in the years ahead.
Inflation is difficult to calculate but impossible to deny when we’re at the grocery store or buying a house.
And of course—insert your own here. Each of us has felt the pressure of uncertainty in some personal way.
With that said, today I’d like to remind us of what Jesus said when He walked this earth in the flesh. He was human too, and the people of His day faced very real uncertainties. But instead of adding to the fear and noise, Jesus spoke a very different word. Let’s take a look.
1. Do Not Worry About Provision
“Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear… But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
— Matthew 6:25–33
Jesus reminded us that God provides for the birds of the air and the flowers of the field—and He values us far more than them. In times of uncertainty, Jesus points us away from fear and toward trust in our Father.
2. Store Treasure in Heaven, Not on Earth
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
— Matthew 6:19–21
Earthly wealth can vanish, especially in shaky economies. Jesus calls us to invest in what lasts forever: generosity, faith, and obedience. Seasons of lack and seasons of plenty will come and go, but our hearts should remain steady. With open hands toward our neighbors and faithful trust in God, we will endure whatever comes.
3. God Cares for His People
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
— Luke 12:6–7
Even in financially fragile times, Jesus reassures us that God notices and values us. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He sees the uncertainty, and He tells us not to fear—because He will provide.
How to go out this week.
Remember what we read in 1 John: “The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” Our aim as Christians is not to satisfy every earthly concern or secure a fleeting sense of safety. Yes, we should be wise, make sound decisions, and act justly in the areas we control. But we should not spend our lives consumed by worry and fear about what might come next.
So today, as headlines shout for our attention, let’s keep opening our Bibles. Let God’s Word speak louder than the markets. And once our minds and spirits are renewed, let’s step out to bring perspective, hope, and the love of Christ to those around us.
-Mark
