Everything belongs to God!

“28 As for the other events of Jeroboam’s reign, all he did, and his military achievements, including how he recovered for Israel both Damascus and Hamath, which had belonged to Judah, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel?”
(2 Kings 14:28)

“Jeroboam II had no devotion to God, yet under his warlike policies and skillfull administration Israel enjoyed more national power and material prosperity than at any time since the days of Solomon. The prophets Amos and Hosea, however, tell us what was really happening within the kingdom (Hosea 13:4–8; Amos 6:11–14). Jeroboam’s administration ignored policies of justice and fairness. As a result, the rich became richer, and the poor, poorer. The people became self-centered, relying more on their power, security, and possessions than on God. The poor were so oppressed that it was hard for them to believe God noticed their plight. Material prosperty is not always an indication of God’s blessing. It can also be a result of self-centeredness. If you are experiencing prosperity, remember that God holds us accountable for how we attain success and how we use our wealth. Everything we have really belongs to him. We must use God’s gifts with his interests in mind”.
(Zondervan Life Application Study Bible, NIV)

Prayer suggestions: for help in administering with justice and fairness; for an attitude of dependence on God and not power, riches, positions; for a generous heart for those in need and discernment of how to help them; for help in attaining success and using wealth in a responsible and God-honoring manner; for help in using God’s gifts with His interests in mind, knowing that everything belongs to Him.