Day 3 – Isaac

“When Isaac planted his crops that year, he harvested a hundred times more grain than he planted, for the Lord blessed him. He became a very rich man, and his wealth continued to grow. He acquired so many flocks of sheep and goats, herds of cattle, and servants that the Philistines became jealous of him.” Genesis 26:12-14 NKJV

Where the character of Abraham centres around hospitality, Isaac is based on discipline. Isaac types are focused and determined with their finances, seeking to make the most of their resources. To Isaac’s, being disciplined with what they are given turns to financial well-being. They see potential in all things because with God anything is possible. Therefore, nothing is wasted—everything is maximized.

When given a Rand, they will do their best to multiply it into ten, not because they are greedy, self-centred or have a love of money, but because of an inner determination to maximize potential. It is crucially important to delineate between self-centred multiplication and maximization, and it all comes down to motivation. Isaac types are not motivated by a sense that more is better in and of itself, but by a sense of most—that is, maximizing resources so the most possible good and potential use of the resources results.

Isaac types likely have a strong desire to know where their money is going. Their budgets are generally organized, and they have a plan in place for their future financial needs. They’ll analyze their budgets to make certain they are maximizing their resources, often inflicting tight, self-imposed financial restrictions on themselves, limiting the amount of money they (or others sharing their budgets) will spend on personal enjoyment or seemingly frivolous endeavors.

Isaac types discipline is based on a mindset that longs to bring honor to the Lord because they take serious responsibility for the resources God has entrusted to their care. They think, “I must make the most of this because God has placed this money within my sphere of influence.” They view themselves as God’s partners in bringing about good in the world by how they use money, so not one cent is wasted.

Prayer: Father, thank You for Isaac money types in the world who take responsibility for their finances and maximize opportunities for Your Kingdom. Teach them the value of giving to build Your Kingdom and guard them against self-centeredness and greed. Amen.

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