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Did you ever watch Winnie the Pooh? Growing up, this cartoon was on every Saturday morning. Each character had their own personality of course, but I could easily identify with all of them.
Piglet – constantly in fear, worrying that something bad would happen.
Rabbit – constantly worried that someone would take his stuff or disturb his peace. He was kind of a grumpy old man with that broom!
Eeyore- constantly in a state of depression, having the “mully-grubs” as we say, worrying about what else could go wrong.
Tigger – constantly worrying that he would miss out on fun, so he was always quick to be on the move in search of the next great adventure or laugh.
Notice a common thread here?
Worry.
In fact, the only one that really wasn’t consumed with worry was that silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh. He had a “ho-hum” attitude about him, helping his friends, going with the flow, and when trouble did arise, he always had the answer – honey!
Do you find yourself relating to one of these characters? Why is it that we are consumed with worry and fear?
“And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Luke 12:22-32
Do not worry.
That’s the main point of this passage. Jesus knew the mission ahead would be challenging, especially for the disciples. He reminded them of who it was that was in control of it all.
The Father.
Jesus used examples of the ravens and the lilies of the field. Both were created by God and He would provide all they needed. And these were just birds and flowers, and He took care of them. How much more would He care for His own children?
Seek the kingdom of God and all these things will be added. Put God and His will first, and these other things will be provided. It may not be exactly what you asked for or thought you wanted. In fact, when you see His will, your desires may change.
“Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
Luke 12:33-34
Jesus told them to focus on what’s eternal, not what’s temporary.
Where is your treasure? Are you focusing on Christ or the things of this world?
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
Psalm 34:8
His blessings are so sweet. Seek Him like Winnie the Pooh sought after his delicious pot of honey, and know that Jesus is always the answer.
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