Money-bag
35 He also said to them, “When I sent you out without money-bag, traveling bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Not a thing,” they said. 36 Then He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money-bag should take it, and also a traveling bag. And whoever doesn’t have a sword should sell his robe and buy one.
Luke 22:35-36 HCSB
Previously God told His disciples to not travel with provisions (i.e. money-bag), and now he's telling them to carry provisions. This brings a couple thoughts to mind:
Even without money God can provide for all of my needs.
I should look to God to determine my needs
For example, how much money do I need for retirement? This is something Randy Alcorn got me thinking about in his book Managing God's Money. Let's say that a Financial planner tells me that I need "X" millions of dollars to maintain my current lifestyle in retirement, and as a result I should be contributing "X" amount into my retirement accounts every paycheck. Should I do it? Possibly. But it is a decision that I should seek God's guidance in, because what if He wants me to give that money to Christian ministries now instead? This is just one example I've been thinking about...