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September 2017
Take It Easy!
JerishaMelbin, Missionary
should be a distinction between Christians and those
who serve other gods. Between those who follow Christ
and those who do not. When we start worrying, we will
never quit. Even when we receive what we want, we
will never be satisfied.
That is why, He commands us not to worry even
for the basic necessities of life. He also gives an
antidote for it in v 33. “But seek first the kingdom of
God and his righteousness”. While the Gentiles seek
after what to eat, drink and wear; we Christians should
seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
We are all caught up in a rat race. Gone are those
days when we embraced simple living. What is the
standard against which we are measuring our life?
Man strives to climb up the ladder to prove himself.
Is this what God also wants us to do? Certainly not!
In Mathew 6:24, Christ emphatically states, “No
one can serve two masters… You cannot serve God and
mammon.” Amplified Bible explains mammon as
“money, possessions, fame, status, or whatever is
valued more than the Lord.” So, it is clear that there are
no middle grounds. We either whole heartedly love and
serve God or go behind the world.
Having said that, Christ says, “Therefore I tell
you, do not be anxious about your life” Knowing about
our human nature, Christ clearly lays the stress on the
very basic necessities of life food, drink and clothes.
He instructs us not to worry! Worry means to keep
thinking about unpleasant things that might happen or
to keep thinking about problems that we may have.
Why should we not worry? Because, we are of
more value to our Heavenly Father than the birds of the
air (v26). We need not worry even for the basic
necessities of our life because our Father knows that we
need them (v32b). And then comes the most important
point of all… Why we should not worry? Because the
Gentiles seek after all these things (v32). So, there
Faith life is not a trouble-free life. We will face
conflicts from the world. But, we are exhorted not to
fret or envy (Ps 37:1) but to take everything to the Lord
in prayer (Phil 4:6). When we do so, we will have a
peace which surpasses human understanding (Phil 4:7).
Listen to what Christ says, “I have said these things
that in me you may have peace. In the world you will
have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome
the world.” (Jn 16:33).
We are living in the last moments of the last days.
Let us open up ourselves and fill us with this peace so
that we can face the tribulation with joy. As we continue
to seek the kingdom of God, we will sooner be able to
testify with prophet Habakkuk and say, “Though the fig
tree may not blossom,.... Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I
will joy in the God of my salvation.” (3:17,18).
Ultimately, our 'will', will be lost and we will be doing
things in His way and will lead a life that is right in His
perspective.
But that is not the end of the story, Christ says,
“and all these things will be added to you.” (Mt 6:33b).
Which means as we seek His kingdom, He will not
leave us as orphans but will provide for each and every
need of ours. Isn't that wonderful? We are doubly
blessed! With such great promises and a loving Father,
certainly we need not worry about tomorrow.
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