Passage
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?” (Matthew 6:25 [NLT])
Reflection
The thought from today’s passage comes from Oswald Chamber’s “My Utmost for His Highest” reflections. I’m not sure if this is right or not, but I take the commandment, “You must not have any other god but me” to mean that God must be number one - nothing should get more focus or priority. We shouldn’t care for our life because if we really trust God and give control to Him, then he will take care of our needs. Note that in the passage in Matthew, the focus is on God providing for things such as food and clothing. If we worry about such things and take control back - trusting that we can better provide for ourselves - then we are foolish. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t think about such things, but we must realize that God will provide for us and our focus should be on Him alone.
Prayer
God, I want my focus to be on you. I want to constantly have you in control of my life. I do worry about how to get by - how to take care of myself and my family. However, I give that over to you. Please give me wisdom and discernment. Give me the desire to seek you and keep you number one. Amen.
Tags: [Bible, Scripture, quiet time, devotions, RWRW, control, New Testament, Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest, Christianity]