“Fortune” has to do with one’s providence or destiny—or it can also relate to wealth, property, or possessions. I believe that there is a lot of cross-over among these two categories when we look at the whole of our lives. Though I am not wealthy in the monetary sense of the word, I do have some possessions that represent great fortune to me—they are significant, and my life would not have been as rich without them. These possessions are generally associated with special people in my life, who represent God’s providence—He has put specific people in my life for specific reasons, and me in their lives. Which brings me back to wealth—I am wealthy in relationships.
At my fortieth birthday party, I had an impressive turn-out. Someone gave me a great compliment about the type of friend I am—evidenced by the longevity of my relationships. I can only conclude that I am a person of extreme fortune. I have a destiny that involves connecting with people and spurring others on in the Lord. I have a wonderful, full life, and I am blessed in countless ways in my daily life.
I believe fortune can be reduced to simple financial resources. But I
like to think of it as more of a lifestyle—one we can only live if we are
willing to see ourselves as God’s precious children whom He wants to provide
for in astounding ways—giving vision for the future as well as the means for us
to be the future. Fortune carries
with it a responsibility to know who we are and live a life that seeks to share
the wealth we have received—“pressed down, shaken together and running over,
will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured
to you” (Luke 6:38).
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