Do not worry about what to eat or drink. This is what Jesus said in Matthew 6:25-34. I have read these verses several times and even written about them on several occasions. But the wisdom from the Lord has no end, and He has again revealed to me a deeper version of what He told me before, and this is what my write-up is all about today.
When you look at Matthew 6:31 and 32a, says, "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' ³²For after all these things the Gentiles seek." To worry about these things are normal, it is a way of life. The Lord pointed out verse 32a to me that this is what the unbelievers seek, in other words, those who are born of God should live like this, it does not depict the lifestyle of a Son or Daughter of God.
Verse 32b says, "For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things." All these I'm sure don't sound new to you right? It doesn't, but what's my point exactly?
Matthew 6:33 says "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." So, what exactly is the kingdom of God? Simply put, the kingdom of God and His righteousness are the things that He created you to do, what you were born to do for Him, which no one else can do. What does this mean?
What God created us to fulfil is actually the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Doing them is actually for the kingdom of our Lord Jesus, and His glory. But sadly, we focus on the other things, in many ways unintentionally, because we don't see the other things.
The other things may include food, clothing, shelter, other financial issues, and more. These are the things Jesus said unbelievers run after, and we are not to run after these things. By running after these things, we won't achieve what God created us for, and from the human point of view, we won't be wealthy.
There is a reason why God created you, and has asked you to do the thing. Just imagine what would happen to the people if you don't do those things. When we see from the eyes of God, we then understand the purpose of our calling, and we receive the zeal to fulfil our calling. Our focus would not be on other things but on our calling. And God not being a man will keep His word by adding the other things because His word says He knows we need the other things.
It is not in our place to run after other things. By running after it, we run away from our calling. But when we pursue His purpose for us, He Himself will provide all that we will ever need in this life. So, seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all other things will be added to you. Remember, He is not a man that should lie. If He has said it, it must be fulfilled.
Why not accept Jesus today if you haven’t. Pray out loud, “Jesus, I confess that You are my Lord and Saviour. I believe in my heart that God raised You from the dead. By faith in Your Word, I receive salvation now. Thank You for saving me!” Congratulations, you’re born again, you are now brand new!
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Unless otherwise stated, the following scriptures are gotten from New King James Version (NKJV)
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