Don’t Worry About Everyday Life!

Zechariah 4; Zechariah 5; Zechariah 6; Luke 12
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Don’t Worry About Everyday Life!

Scripture

Luke 12

6 “What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them. 7 And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.
13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.”

14 Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” 15 Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”

16 Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. 17 He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops.’ 18 Then he said, ‘I know! I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to store all my wheat and other goods. 19 And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!”’

20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?’

21 “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”

22 Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. 23 For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. 24 Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! 25 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? 26 And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?

27 “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 28 And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
29 “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. 30 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. 31 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.

32 “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.

33 “Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. 34 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

Observation

Jesus tells us not to worry about our everyday lives. Don’t worry about what we are going to eat or what we are going to wear. He said that those that don’t have a personal relationship with God spend all of their time worrying about such things. We shouldn’t worry about these things…why? Because our Heavenly Father is already aware of these needs.

I think we should read and reread this passage. Better yet we should memorize this passage so when we begin to worry about the stuff of life this passage would come to our minds.

Life is not measured by how much you own.” 21 “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”
29 “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. 30 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs.

Application

I will focus on fulfilling verse 31 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. I will also begin memorizing this passage so the Holy Spirit can bring it to my mind when I begin to worry or when I begin to put my focus on things that don’t belong to the Kingdom of God.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, because You are my Shepherd I have everything I need. You will provide for all of my needs as long as I put Your kingdom first in my life. I want a rich relationship with You more than anything else. Guide me through this day. Help me to focus on kingdom business.

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