Do Not Be Worried

 There are plenty of things to get worried about if a person chose to do so. The rising price of fuel, groceries, insurance, vehicles, and materials. Reading the paper or watching the evening news can leave a person feeling hopeless. No matter who is in office politically things do not seem to get better. We are living in hard times. This is nothing compared to the Great Depression and what many predict will be a similar fate when the economic bubble finally bursts. 

The natural thing to do is to worry. To mull things over and over in our mind. To fret and fear about worst case scenarios. Contrast that with what Jesus said in Matt 6:25. Do not be worried. That means do not be anxious or concerned. That is the exact opposite of what our natural tendency to do is. When we worry it may feel like we are doing something productive. That is a fallacy. We are only creating more stress in our lives and building up more doubts. 

Jesus uses two examples reminding us of His faithfulness in Matt 6:26-30. He reminds us that even though the birds do not plant nor harvest in barns, but He still feeds them. My front and back yards get covered with birds eating insects out of the grass. I could go out holding a sign for the birds stating they are trespassing on private property. There is no such thing to a bird. Jesus also relates the splendid color of flowers in the field to remind us that He will also clothe us. 

There is not a single need you have or will ever have that our Heavenly Father does not already know. His storehouse is amply supplied. You, nor your loved ones, will ever have a need that He will not be able to meet with provision. He knows before you even ask. God owns everything. Ps 24:1, Ps 50:10 He is aware and He has the provision to meet it. 

I think most people worry about finances a lot. Many people face the challenge of earning too little and owing too much. People get themselves into messes trying to live above their means. They become enslaved to debt and mounting interest rates and payments. The Lord can even have grace on bad financial choices when people repent and honor God with their money. 

Jesus calls people who worry people of little faith. This must be reversed as His people become strong in faith and do not give into worry. He can rescue His own who cry out for help. No matter how bleak things look He can step in and save the day. Just like Mighty Mouse the cartoon figure, Jesus can step in saying, "Here I am to save the day!" Therefore, do not worry.