We continue to look at Matthew 6 today, reading verses 28-33 and thinking about the wardrobe.
A wardrobe in modern times is a place where we store clothes, with many of us having far too many clothes, even if we often feel we have nothing suitable to wear! Jesus reminds us in this passage that worrying about clothes is not necessary, for we have a heavenly Father who knows our needs and will provide for us. It’s worth thinking about our attitude to wealth, as Jesus frequently spoke about this topic and reminded us that a love of money can be a barrier to faith in God.
On a practical level, Lent can be a time when we clear out our wardrobes, giving away what we do not need and perhaps giving to those who do. Caring for the poor and needy is often a good way of loosening our grip on worldly possessions, which ultimately we do not need. It is more blessed to give than to receive, so we need to move away from accumulation to distribution!