‘Don’t worry‘ is the unequivocal command of Jesus in Matthew 6:25-34. We might find this hard to obey, since we are so prone to worry, anxiety and fear, but Jesus reminds us in these verses of the reason we do not need to worry: we have a heavenly Father who loves us, knows us and is able to provide for us.
He calls on nature as witness to God’s provision and care, reminding us that the God who provides for the birds of the air and clothes the wildflowers with beauty is well able to care for our material needs (what we need to eat and wear.) Corrie Ten Boom said, ‘Worry is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength, carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worry doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.’ Jesus reminds us of the dangers of worrying about the future and gives us the answer to worry: ‘Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.’
The commands of Jesus do not come without resources to carry out these commands!
