Matthew 6:33-34

New International Version

33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

We all make strategies. We plan for our vacations, we plan to buy our homes, we make goals for our careers, for our kids, and for our retirement. However, life is uncertain.

·      We don't really know what is going to happen tomorrow. Trips are abandoned due to bad weather, and holiday festivities are postponed because of illness. 

·      We can only plan so much for our children; then they go out and make their own choices, oh well. 

·      We try to cushion ourselves against life's uncertainties. We buy insurance for our health, and policies for our cars, and houses, too. 

·      We plan and we save for retirement. Jesus told a story about a farmer who made plans. He sought to build barns to store his grain and planned to enjoy life of ease. But the farmer did not live to enjoy the fruits of his labor. 

Jesus concluded the parable: "so it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God" (Luke 12:21).