Do Not Worry :)

Matthew 6:25-34

             God has commanded us not to worry – not to worry about what to eat, drink or wear. God asks us, “Isn’t life more than meat (food) and raiment (clothes)? Why God commands us not to worry is because He loves us so much that He doesn’t want His children to worry nor lack anything in life. Consider this: Do you want your children to suffer, to worry about life and have lack in their lives? I am sure no. Look at Matt. 7:9 – 11 – Here God says that even human beings who are evil know how to give good things to their children, what more God.

            Coming back to Matt. 6, in verses 26, 28 and 30, God gives us an illustration that birds which do not sow, reap nor gather food in barns still have food because God provides; lilies of the field that grow when they do not need to toil (work hard) nor spin; and how the grass of the field is clothed by God. He said aren’t we much better then them? Looking at all these, don’t you think that God will surely take care of your food, drink and clothings?

            God questions us, if we do worry about these things, can we gain anything (verse 27 – Which of you by taking thought (worrying) can add one cubit unto his stature(achievements))? Think about it. It is true that no matter how much we worry and think about things, we cannot gain anything. Therefore, there is no point in worrying.  

            BUT in order for us to receive everything that we need there is something that we need to do. Matt. 6:33 says that we need TO SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM (heaven/seek God) AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS (a right relationship with God). What does this mean?

            It mean we have to give first priority and importance to God, which includes going to church every Sunday, praying without ceasing, reading the Bible, rejoicing in the Lord always, singing psalms, making music in your heart, keeping his commandments, etc. In other words, we just need to SEEK HIM and TRUST HIM and everything (not just food, drink and clothes but everything that we need) will be added into our lives.

            Col. 3:2 says that we need to set our affections (love and likes on things above (heaven and God). Similar to seek His Kingdom and righteousness. When you do this, there is nothing for you to worry about. He will take care of everything which concerns you. He is good and He is indeed good all the time. Remember, He is in total control of everything. Thus, choose not to worry. God Bless U.