Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself
Trusting God for tomorrow is a question of our worth. Jesus
said, "Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they
reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you
not worth much more than they?" (Matthew 6:26). Birds are not created in
the image of God. We are! Birds will not inherit the kingdom of God, but we
shall. Birds are mortal; mankind is immortal. If God takes care of the birds,
so much more will He take care of us. That's why the apostle Paul could write,
"My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in
Christ Jesus" (Philippines 4:19).
Matthew 6:30,31 states: "If God so arrays the grass of the
field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He
not much more do so for you, O men of little faith? Do not be anxious then."
God lays His own reputation on the line. If we trust and obey, He will provide.
This is a question of God's integrity. "For your heavenly Father knows
that you need all these things....Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for
tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own"
(Matthew 6:32,34).
God's will is that we live responsibly today and trust Him for
tomorrow. Are we people of little faith, or do we really believe that the fruit
of the Spirit will satisfy us more than earthly possessions? Do we really
believe that if we hunger and thirst after righteousness, we shall be
satisfied? Do we really believe that if we seek to establish God's kingdom, God
will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory? If we do, then we
will seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things shall
be added to us (Matthew 6:33).
Prayer: Thank You, Lord for so
faithfully caring for me. I gladly cast all of my cares about today to You.
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