March 25, 2008
Multiple Streams
”A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters.” Genesis 2:10
The Bible teaches the principle of Multiple Streams. God established a river system in order to have ample supply in the garden. This same principle is repeated in scripture so that the source of supply is balanced regardless of transitional seasons or circumstances beyond our control.
Solomon advised to diversify by giving portions to “eight.” (Ecclesiastes 11:2) Abraham had eight streams of income. Abraham was made rich in sheep, cattle, silver, gold, menservants, maidservants, camels, and donkeys. By having a supply of diversity, Abraham was well able to weather the conditions of change, to survive famines, and to fulfill his destiny.
Jesus taught that the Holy Spirit would give us “rivers” of living water indicating an abundant supply spiritually (John 4 & 7).
As leading financial author and radio host Dave Ramsey advises, ”No one should have a single stock, everyone should invest in mutual funds.” Why? Because invested over time, mutual funds have a better track record and are much safer than single stocks.
This principle should be a foundational law in your life. The old saying is still good advise, ”Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.” The archaic idea of having one source of income, one steady job for a lifetime is over. Our present economy will not support it. We must be entrepreneurial in creating multiple streams.