Do not worry/ be anxious – October 31, 2021
Command: Do not worry about tomorrow
Matthew 6:34
34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Note: worry means to be pulled in different directions, to go to pieces, (https://biblehub.com/greek/3309.htm ) in contrast to peace, which is wholeness, when all the parts are together (https://biblehub.com/greek/1515.htm ).
Story: Jeroboam's sin of fear and idolatry
1 Kings 12:25 – 33; 14:1 – 20, Jeroboam’s sin – fear and idolatry (Messengers pp. 32-34)
Audio Message: Do not worry about tomorrow
When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind:
- What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit?
- What do I learn about man/ people?
- What troubles or bothers me? What does the Holy Spirit reveal to me in light of this?
- How does the command connect to the story?
- What is God saying to me (or what should I obey) & what am I going to do about it?
- Do I have any fears, doubts, or resistance in keeping this command?
- What does this command reveal about the condition of my heart – what do I really believe and what do I really want?