By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Matthew 6:34 "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." - NIV
The thought about sustainability of life beyond today is a fear deeply seated in many people. It includes what to eat, put on, state of one’s health, security, and shelter beyond today’s youthful vigour and regular earning, to unclear income and old age. Questions like, ‘What will happen in future when I no longer have what I have today?’ afflict many minds.
As a result, people do many things (some evil) so as to secure their future. To those who see a bleak future, worry is real. Jesus observed this among His disciples (and indeed all humanity) and spent time allaying their fears by encouraging them to trust in God who truly cares enough to meet their needs today and into their future. This will take good planning and hard work, and trusting God to guide the future we don’t know. He knows it.
Worry about the future has pushed some too far to not even enjoy today. Jesus’ counsel is that you don’t spend too much time and energy worrying about tomorrow and forget to live today. As you plan, work and trust God for what lies ahead, ensure you enjoy today. Do not allow tomorrow’s envisaged troubles eat up today’s peace and joy. We live our lives one day at a time, until we finish our years in their fulness, God being our helper.
Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Hebrews 13:5-6 "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”