For Thought and Meditation - Friday, January 27

[Pine Baron]

Good morning all. I can't help but be reminded of "...O ye of little faith"(Matthew 6:30). Have a safe and blessed day.

Look Again and Think
By Oswald Chambers

Do not worry about your life… —Matthew 6:25

A warning which needs to be repeated is that “the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches,” and the lust for other things, will choke out the life of God in us (Matthew 13:22). We are never free from the recurring waves of this invasion. If the frontline of attack is not about clothes and food, it may be about money or the lack of money; or friends or lack of friends; or the line may be drawn over difficult circumstances. It is one steady invasion, and these things will come in like a flood, unless we allow the Spirit of God to raise up the banner against it.

“I say to you, do not worry about your life….” Our Lord says to be careful only about one thing— our relationship to Him. But our common sense shouts loudly and says, “That is absurd, I must consider how I am going to live, and I must consider what I am going to eat and drink.” Jesus says you must not. Beware of allowing yourself to think that He says this while not understanding your circumstances. Jesus Christ knows our circumstances better than we do, and He says we must not think about these things to the point where they become the primary concern of our life. Whenever there are competing concerns in your life, be sure you always put your relationship to God first.

“Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34). How much trouble has begun to threaten you today? What kind of mean little demons have been looking into your life and saying, “What are your plans for next month— or next summer?” Jesus tells us not to worry about any of these things. Look again and think. Keep your mind on the “much more” of your heavenly Father (Matthew 6:30).

Wisdom From Oswald Chambers

God does not further our spiritual life in spite of our circumstances, but in and by our circumstances. Not Knowing Whither, 900 L

[buckwheatpaul]

For me, as I age there is less and less that I want or need.....I suppose it is the lust of youth to compete and possess....as I have aged I have become more concerned for God, Jesus, and others! As most of us mature, at least in my circle, it seems that we are more concerned for our relationship with God than when we were young.

[USMC87]

Amen, I totally agree Paul.

[ioon44]

For me, as I age there is less and less that I want or need.....I suppose it is the lust of youth to compete and possess....as I have aged I have become more concerned for God, Jesus, and others! As most of us mature, at least in my circle, it seems that we are more concerned for our relationship with God than when we were young.

I totally agree, well said.

O that I would decrease that Jesus would increase in my life.

[Markopolo]

Amen Paul…