A warning which needs to be repeated is that “the cares of this
world and the deceitfulness of riches,” and the lust for other things,
will choke out the life of God in us (Matthew 13:22).
We are never free from the recurring waves of this invasion. If the
frontline of attack is not about clothes and food, it may be about money
or the lack of money; or friends or lack of friends; or the line may be
drawn over difficult circumstances. It is one steady invasion, and
these things will come in like a flood, unless we allow the Spirit of
God to raise up the banner against it.
“I say to you, do not worry about your life . . . .” Our Lord says to
be careful only about one thing-our relationship to Him. But our common
sense shouts loudly and says, “That is absurd, I must consider how I am going to live, and I must
consider what I am going to eat and drink.” Jesus says you must not.
Beware of allowing yourself to think that He says this while not
understanding your circumstances. Jesus Christ knows our circumstances
better than we do, and He says we must not think about these things to
the point where they become the primary concern of our life. Whenever
there are competing concerns in your life, be sure you always put your
relationship to God first.
“Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34).
How much trouble has begun to threaten you today? What kind of mean
little demons have been looking into your life and saying, “What are
your plans for next month— or next summer?” Jesus tells us not to worry
about any of these things. Look again and think. Keep your mind on the
“much more” of your heavenly Father (Matthew 6:30).
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