# 25. 2017 Dev. Mt.6:31-32. Worry and Faith! Read vs 25-34. The purpose of these devotionals is to draw closer to God by memorizing selected passages of Scripture. Further, to view the passage in context and grow spiritually by applying His Word to our daily living with family, friends and others. All passages are taken from the NIV.
Matthew 6:31-32
31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
Apparently worrying about food and clothing was a big issue in Jesus’ day. Today, due to conflict in their areas, there are an increasing number of people struggling with the shortage of food and other basic needs.
Worry is part of modern life and there are many things to worry about.
Most of us are not very worried about eating or dressing except maybe for seeking out the latest cuisine or fashion. Jesus says do not worry! But we must take on the be responsibility of caring for our families. What Jesus is addressing here is our priorities in this life that bring on unhealthy anxiety. What are our priorities when it comes to not only eating, drinking and clothing but all the other stuff we want? What do we worry about?
Jesus rests his case on God’s care for His creation and His love for His people: speaking about God’s creatures, “Are you not much more valuable than they?” Jesus asks; isn’t your life and body more important than all these things? Further, for followers of Jesus, extreme anxiety indicates a small faith. The worldly “run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Jesus here gives us the priority in this life that gives us peace, His Peace:” 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. (php.4:7).
As we wrote before: “all these things will be given to you”; all that we need for a happy and productive life. Following Jesus and being like Him not only provides what we need in this life, generally speaking, but everything we need to prepare us for heaven. Praise be to God!
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