There are at least several reasons Jesus gives for his disciples not to be anxious. He wants the pressure of worry off of us.
- Life is not for physical pleasures, but the enjoyment of God. Life is given with the intent of eternal life with God. Life is given for the approval of God.
- God will remain God no matter what, and He provides our needs.
- It’s of no value. It doesn’t get you anywhere. I will only make you miserable.
- God delights to adorn things. He will give us all we need to do His will.
- Gentiles seek after necessities. Anxiety puts us on the same level as the world of unbelievers.
- God knows what we need. Anxiety shows that we are too close to the world and too far from God.
- God will give us “all these things” (Matt 6:33) to fulfill His calling in our lives.
The more Jesus is centered as Lord of our lives and the more focused we are on God’s kingdom, the less anxiety we will bear.
