So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:31 – 34
Jesus summoned us to lay hold of the eternal, to pour our lives into things that carry everlasting weight and will endure forever.
We choose how to live today. Distractions and detractors may attempt to pull us off course. Obligations and appointments crowd our calendars. Good things can deter us from the “God things” – the plans that He has purposed for us.
With the power of the Holy Spirit, we can make choices that redirect us to Him, that guide us into truth. Let’s pour our lives into the divine purposes of God and our relationship with Him, into being about our Father’s business.
Let’s discipline ourselves to not just read His Word – “but obey it.”Let’s quiet ourselves “to pray.” Let’s practice the presence of God and living in the fullness of joy.
Today’s Text actually means that even one anxious thought is forbidden. Such shows a distrust of the Lord. Gentiles had no part in God’s Covenant with Israel; consequently, they had no part in God’s Economy, and, basically, had to fend for themselves. If we live for Him, ever seeking His Will, we have the guarantee of His Word, which He will provide for us. Is God’s Word good enough? I think it is.
We should handle daily difficulties in Faith, and have Faith for the future that the present difficulties will not grow into larger ones. We have God’s assurance that they won’t, that is, if we will sufficiently believe Him.
So, dearly beloved, Determine to seek His kingdom and His purposes first and foremost. When we do, He will provide for every other need. Choose to throw off every hindrance that keeps you from the righteousness of God. Set your heart on Him alone!
LET’S PRAY.
As cool as the morning is, so shall your life be cool and free from all calamities. May this day bring forth blessing, comfort, goodness and breakthrough to you personally. The grace of Almighty God will move in your favour and that of your family to make you shine as stars. The light of God will expose every hidden work of darkness in your life and destroy them in Jesus mighty name. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain!
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