Devotion:
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Read Matthew 6:25-34.
As he often did, Jesus uses images from everyday life to illustrate his teaching. In this case, he points to birds and flowers to paint a picture of what he is talking about. Last month, I shared with some of you about seeing a sloth hanging beside the walkway at the hotel where our Costa Rica mission team stayed. A crowd of 15-20 people had gathered around, taking pictures and being fascinated by this creature of nature. I can imagine Jesus using this little guy to illustrate the same teaching he is offering in this passage. That sloth seemed to have no worries and was certainly in no hurry to go anywhere!
It is all too common for any of us to scurry about with busy lives, filling up our daily schedules and worried about what might happen next (or what else we need to add to the schedule). Jesus was rather clear about an alternative lifestyle that focuses instead on a way of life he taught with both his words and his actions. Make his kingdom your priority. Learn and live his way.
Jesus acknowledges that there are troubles in life (v. 34). He challenges us to stay focused on dealing with the ones we have today. That is enough for now. Trust God to provide for now.
Personal Worship Option:
Join us in worship this morning as we continue exploring this portion of Jesus’ teaching from “The Sermon On The Mount.” I hope to see you at Christ Church! (If you cannot make it in person, be sure to watch online, either live or later.)
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