And do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying.

For it is the nations of the world that strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

Instead, strive for his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

Luke 12:29–31

I remember fondly the holiday gatherings we had as a family.

Many of these featured dinner at our house with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

I can also picture my mother and my aunts in the kitchen discussing in great length and detail the dinner plans for the week.

They really did spend a lot of time worrying about eating!

Now I know these dinners were about more than the food (and now I wish we could have more), but Jesus’ point about worrying is still applicable.

We worry about all kinds of things, many of which are beyond our control.

And in our worry we often forget that God has and God will provide for us.

See you Sunday!

Message delivered by Pastor Ben Sandin.