That
Is Why I Tell You
Not
To Worry About Everyday Life –
Can
All Your Worries Add A Single Moment To Your Life?
Scripture
Luke
12
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.
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!
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?
30 These
things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but
your Father already knows your needs.
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.
Observation
If
you and I are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ then He will
certainly take care of us. I love this passage.
If
you are worried about your finances or if you are worried about your
health or the health of a loved one may I suggest reading and
re-reading this passage and I would also throw in Philippians
4:6-7, I Peter 5:7, Psalm
55:22, and Matthew 6 too!
God
tells us over and over again not to worry and He tells over and over
because we are hard-headed, at least I know that I am.
“He
will certainly take care of us. Why do we have so little faith?”
(Luke 12:28 personalized)
Bottom
line here is all we have to do, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all
else, and he will give you everything you need.” Luke 12:31 &
Matthew 6:33)
Application
As
long as I put God first He has promised to take care of everything I
need. I have no need to worry.
How
about you? Do you find yourself stressed out and worried today?
Philippians
4:6-7
6 Don’t
worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what
you need, and thank him for all he has done.
7 Then you
will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can
understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in
Christ Jesus.
1
Peter 5:7
7 Give
all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
Psalm
55:22
22 Give your
burdens to the Lord,
and he will take care of you.
He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
and he will take care of you.
He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, every time that I start to worry please remind me of these
Scriptures. Remind me that You have promised to take care of me and
that You have told me not to worry. I know that when I worry that it
is a lack of faith on my part. Help me to hold on to every one of
Your promises. Help me to walk by faith.
I
pray for my friend Billy Slinker today as we have the Celebration of
Life Service for his wife Bonnie this afternoon. Comfort him.
Surround him with friends and family who will help him as he grieves
this loss. Encourage him today through all that is done.
Daily
Bible Reading: Genesis 29,30; Luke 12
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