Verse of the Day: Know Your Flocks

23 Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds, 24 for riches don’t last forever, and the crown might not be passed to the next generation. 25 After the hay is harvested and the new crop appears and the mountain grasses are gathered in, 26 your sheep will provide wool for clothing, and your goats will provide the price of a field. 27 And you will have enough goats’ milk for yourself, your family, and your servant girls.

Proverbs 27:23-27 (NLT)

I think these verses, especially verse 23 and 24, are talking about knowing the state of your possessions. Knowing what your net worth is and where your money is going is a fundamental skill in winning with your finances.

From the Life Application Bible:

Because life is uncertain, we should be all the more diligent in preparing for the future. We should act with foresight, giving responsible attention to our home, our family, and our career. We should be responsible stewards, like a farmer with his lands and herds. Thinking ahead is a duty, not an option, for God’s people.