(Matthew 6:25-34)
What if you were to wake up one day and realize you didn’t have a single worry in the world?
Suppose you did not have any concern about what you would wear that day, what projects or work was to be accomplished, what you were going to eat, where you were going to go, who you needed to attend to or take care of, or even what day of the week it is. When we all get to heaven, this will be the wonder of it all because the cares and burdens of daily living here on earth will be over forever. We need to become more Heavenly-minded in our thoughts and concerns as we face each day given by the Lord.
Jesus tells us not to worry and He makes four arguments why we shouldn’t:
1. Is not life and body more important than food and clothing? ( Matt. 6:25). If God is powerful enough to create life, isn’t He also able to provide food and clothing to sustain that life?
2. Look at the birds of the air; are you not more valuable than they? (Matt. 6:26). Through His providential workings in nature, God provides for their needs and He will for us too.
3. There are many things in life which cannot be affected by “worrying,” such as growing taller or living longer (Matt. 6:27).
4. Consider the lilies, won’t God provide for you also? (Matt 6:28-30). Without any “toil” their glory surpasses Solomon in all his glory through God’s providential care! If God is able to so clothe the grass of the field is He not ABLE and WILLING to do so for us?
To be heavenly minded we need to seek first the kingdom of God and not worry about tomorrow (Matt. 6:33-34). We have no control over the future and worrying about the future only distracts us from our duties of the present. Trust God to take care of tomorrow! Let your undivided attention be given to becoming more heavenly minded and making God’s kingdom the number one priority in your life.
For the elders, Gregg Woodall