Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
One of my major priorities deal mainly with how much month I have left at the end of my money. Some months seem shorter than others. A few bucks saved will invariably be gobbled up in auto or home repair or some other unexpected problem. While Jesus tells me not to worry about what’s going to happen tomorrow I often times find myself fretting over what may come. This is not to say I should not plan for my needs. Food, shelter and clothing are the essential part of my life’s needs in this here and now.
Jesus wants me to see to my needs, He just doesn’t want me to fret over them and worry about things I can’t control. He desires for my priorities to be set on things above and trusting in His power to take care of me. And He is taking care of me. As the Psalmist David said, “I have been young, and now I am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Or his descendants begging bread (Psalm 37:25). Now that's pretty sure isn't it? Jesus taught us to pray "give us this day our daily bread." Can worry make one hair white or black? It’s just made mine fall out.
Jesus summed up my struggle with three words; do not worry. If lilies are dressed better than king Solomon and the King of the Universe takes note when a lowly sparrow falls to the ground how much more valuable are each one of us? He certainly knows when my water heater breaks or I need new tires for my PT Cruiser. I’m much more valuable in God’s sight than a flower or sparrow and so are you. In the vast almighty power in the splendid Being of God is knowledge of mine and your slightest need. My greatest reassurance comes in thinking how in past situations I’ve never been forsaken by Him or my church family or have I or my wife and kids been found begging. He’s always taken care of us. Tomorrow’s trouble is enough and Jesus doesn’t want me to go there. How valuable are we? We’re prettier than lilies.
Jesus, thank you for reminding me how much worth I have as your child and that any need I have you can fully take care of. It’s good to know I am dressed finer than a king and as well cared for. I bless Your Holy Name.
Ken
www.devotionstoday.blogspot.com
Jesus wants me to see to my needs, He just doesn’t want me to fret over them and worry about things I can’t control. He desires for my priorities to be set on things above and trusting in His power to take care of me. And He is taking care of me. As the Psalmist David said, “I have been young, and now I am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Or his descendants begging bread (Psalm 37:25). Now that's pretty sure isn't it? Jesus taught us to pray "give us this day our daily bread." Can worry make one hair white or black? It’s just made mine fall out.
Jesus summed up my struggle with three words; do not worry. If lilies are dressed better than king Solomon and the King of the Universe takes note when a lowly sparrow falls to the ground how much more valuable are each one of us? He certainly knows when my water heater breaks or I need new tires for my PT Cruiser. I’m much more valuable in God’s sight than a flower or sparrow and so are you. In the vast almighty power in the splendid Being of God is knowledge of mine and your slightest need. My greatest reassurance comes in thinking how in past situations I’ve never been forsaken by Him or my church family or have I or my wife and kids been found begging. He’s always taken care of us. Tomorrow’s trouble is enough and Jesus doesn’t want me to go there. How valuable are we? We’re prettier than lilies.
Jesus, thank you for reminding me how much worth I have as your child and that any need I have you can fully take care of. It’s good to know I am dressed finer than a king and as well cared for. I bless Your Holy Name.
Ken
www.devotionstoday.blogspot.com
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