Introduction

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today. We are here to share, to learn, to grow, and most importantly, to connect with our God in a deep and meaningful way.

Our focus today is on a very familiar passage from the Gospel of Matthew. It's a verse that has comforted many of us in times of worry and uncertainty. Matthew 6:34 reads,

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

This verse, simple as it may seem, holds a wealth of wisdom and guidance. It's a reminder from Jesus Himself that we are not to be consumed by worry about the future. Instead, we are to live in the present, trusting in God's provision and care for each day.

As we consider this verse, we'll also be looking at the idea of salvation. Not just what it means to be saved, but what it means to live as people who have been saved. What does it mean to live right today, in the light of God's grace?

In the words of the great theologian, A.W. Tozer, "A scared world needs a fearless church." This is what we are called to be, friends. A fearless church, living out our salvation with boldness and trust in the God who holds our tomorrows.

But before we begin, let's bow our heads in prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day, for Your mercies that are new every morning. We thank You for Your Word, which guides and instructs us. As we reflect on Your Word today, we pray that You would open our hearts and minds to Your truth. Help us to understand what it means to live in the present, trusting in Your care for us. Teach us to live as people of salvation, reflecting Your love and grace in our daily lives. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.

Understanding Matthew 6:34

When we look at Matthew 6:34, we see a clear directive from Jesus: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." This is a command, a guideline for how we should live our lives. It's not a suggestion or a nice thought. It's a call to action. Jesus is telling us not to worry about tomorrow. But why? Why shouldn't we worry about tomorrow?

Tomorrow will worry about itself: This is a profound truth. Tomorrow is not here yet. It's in the future. It's unknown. We can't control it. We can't predict it. We can't change it. So why should we worry about it? Worrying about tomorrow won't make it come any faster. It won't make it any better. It won't make it any easier. All it will do is rob us of the joy and peace we could be experiencing today.

Each day has enough trouble of its own: This is another profound truth. Each day comes with its own set of challenges and difficulties. Each day has its own problems and trials. Each day has its own opportunities and blessings. If we spend all our time and energy worrying about tomorrow, we'll miss out on what today has to offer. We'll be so focused on the future that we'll neglect the present. We'll be so consumed with what might happen that we'll overlook what is happening.

Doesn't mean we should ignore the future completely: It doesn't mean we shouldn't plan or prepare for tomorrow. What it means is that we shouldn't let the future consume us. We shouldn't let it steal our joy and peace. We shouldn't let it distract us from the present. We should live each day as it comes, trusting in God's provision and care.

Trusting in God's provision and care: This is the heart of Matthew 6:34. This is the key to not worrying about tomorrow. When we trust in God, we know that He will provide for us. We know that He will take care of us. We know that He will guide us and protect us. We know that He will give us the strength and wisdom we need to face each day. When we trust in God, we can let go of our worries and fears. We can rest in His love and grace. We can live in the present, enjoying each day as a gift from Him.

The Concept of Salvation

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