TEXT: MATTHEW 6: 33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
We are finishing our look at the topic of the Kingdom and Trusting. We have considered what Jesus has to say about this. He started with some information for us in verse 25. He ended with an invitation to cast our cares on Him – to seek Him first and foremost.
Christians and non-Christians get the same challenges, trials, and illnesses because I believe that God wants to show the world that a Christian lives and responds differently to the worries and challenges of this life. The believer responds by resting and relying on God to provide no matter the circumstances.
When we are tempted to worry about things in our life, we need to also look at Philippians 4:6- 7 (Philipps Translation) – “ Don’t worry over anything whatever; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and the peace of God which transcends human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds as they rest in Christ Jesus.”
We need to be praying about every need, situation, and problem in our lives. Soon as you hear the rumor on the job, hit your knees when fear and worry creep up about losing your job. Soon as you hear the news of some health problem, hit your knees. When you don’t know where your next meal is coming from, hit your knees. God is willing and able to take care of us.
He shares the result in verse 7. As a result of giving your cares to God, you can get peace of mind.
There’s nothing like peace of mind.
You also stay healthier, physically and mentally because God guards your heart and your mind.
You want peace and freedom from worrying, give all your cares to Jesus. In a sense, we do have a professional worrier, like the man in the story, because 1Peter 5:7 says cast all your worries on God, because he cares for you.
Jesus wants us to give him every worry and concern because he is able to give us everything we need for each and every situation – give it to Jesus! To get hooked up with this professional worrier – the cost is absolutely free – All you have to do is give him your cares and concerns and he will take care of you. Release the regrets of yesterday, refuse the fears of tomorrow and receive instead, the peace of today.
Yes, simply let go and let God. Worry is no match for Jesus. My hope is that we will give our worries over to the real champion – Jesus Christ!
Tomorrow, we will depart for a short time from our study in Matthew and turn our hearts and thoughts toward Christmas.
Put your cares into His hands – He can and will take care of them.
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