Matthew 6:33-34 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
The secular man distances himself from God by his selfish, materialistic passions. He knows only his ability to provide for himself and others. His power makes life what it is each day. As a result, his world will be filled with anxiety, worry and fretting over how best to acquire or maintain his needs. He can never be satisfied with decaying possessions. Once he achieves his goals, he finds himself striving to maintain or reach higher goals. The world will never quench it’s thirst for life. Like the mouse on the revolving wheel, he/she toils endlessly but never arrives at their hearts desire.
The Christian is not anxious about the future or his needs. He can see how God has fed the birds of the air and clothed the lilies. God has made man greater than them and has promised us the same things. The Christian knows God will provide the opportunities from which man will be fed and clothed. Through the Christian, God is able to provide for others of lesser means.
God never promised that we would not work or toil for our provisions. He simply says that He will provide and He does. Our outlook in all our life situations is to be focused on Him. To worry and be anxious about our needs is to show our distrust for God's promises to us. Therefore, we should be still and know that God is present and providing all that our physical, emotional and spiritual life requires.
