Take No Thought For Your Life Part 10

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “Take no Thought for Your Life”, - Jesus said, “seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things [that you need] shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33). This scripture indicates to me that if we walk uprightly before God, He will not withhold any good thing from us.

Chosen Ones, I recently preached a message entitled “I’m glad I Repented”, focusing on the repentance of Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, when he said, “At the same time [that I repented] my reason returned unto me; and...I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me” (Daniel 4:36). Notice that God granted “excellent majesty” to a man who was (1) an idol worshipper, (2) a slave owner, and (3) a non-covenant Gentile. How much more will our God give unto those who are (1) called by His Name, (2) possessors of the Holy Spirit, and (3) covenant-keeping believers?

Precious Ones, the Bible tells us that God takes care of every need of His people. Through the scriptures, God has brought us to the point where we know He can do and make anything out of nothing. God brought “water out of [a] rock” when His people, the children of Israel, were suffering from thirst (see Numbers 20:8 and Exodus 17:6). God “rained down manna upon [His people] to eat, and [gave] them of the corn of heaven. [They] did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full” (Psalm 78:24-25). God kept Israel’s shoes and clothes from wearing out for 40 years (see Deuteronomy 29:5). These examples show us that God is always concerned about those who are in need, but He chooses to bless us through situations that require faith, so that we can draw others to Him.

Children of God, let us not forget that we are living in a world that came into existence when God spoke. God expects us to “take no thought for our lives” based on His power to speak anything we need into existence. Remember that the sun, the moon, the stars, the trees, dry land, the grass, and millions of other creations came into existence at God’s command. Wouldn’t you agree with me that everything we need can fall under the authority of God’s commanding voice? Instead of worrying about what you need for life, start listening to what God has commanded concerning your needs.

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much.
In His love,

Pastor William L. McCoy