"Do Not Worry About Tomorrow"

Food for Life:
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own"(Matthew 6:33.34)

Have you ever read Scripture, heard a sermon or teaching, or been part of a conversation and thought, "that doesn't apply to me" or just a feeling or sense that you couldn't relate to what you were reading or hearing? I have (too). Usually I think this or have a sense of it because I haven't (yet) experienced what is being illustrated.

And yet - there isn't ANYTHING in Scripture that is not applicable for me and life on earth. Sooner or later, what I read, applies to me - whether I 'see it' or not. It either relates to me directly or indirectly.

Early this morning before rising, as I was thinking and meditating, I had moments of anxiety and worry. I was thinking about what I will do when I'm no longer able to work - and thus, have no income. Not being someone who has established retirement accounts and other advisable acts for an older age, this has crossed my mind from time to time.

As I read the Word, Matthew 6:33, 34 was highlighted! You see, I have not yet experienced not having food, clothing, or shelter - but it is possible that someday I might! However, this Word says that I need not worry about it, because as a child of God, God will take care of my needs. AS I SEEK FIRST God, God's righteousness/His Kingdom - this is where my security lies - in Christ.

Saints, even if we have jobs, retirement accounts, and investments - it is possible to loose those things...But God - as we continue to seek God first, and be about the 'business' of God - God will take care of us. In fact, when we are working, saving, and investing, it still is God who takes care of us, if through those activities. It can be easy to forget that it is God who sustains us when we have our health, strength, and youth - but when this isn't the case...what then?

"Do not put your security and trust in anything you can loose"....this is the reality of Matthew 6:33, 34...this is reality of life for you and for me. Today.

"Lord I pray for my loved ones and those I don't know today who are experiencing worry because they have lost their jobs, they have health challenges, they have lost their homes. I ask that Your Holy Spirit would usher in a sense of Your Presence that would fill them with peace in the middle of the storm. God that You would help each one of us to focus on You and Your ways - seeing You as the One who sustains and gives us our daily bread. Thank You Lord!"