Worrying about Bill

By Rey Diaz

Wow they are really come out with some amazing products for Christmas! Have you heard about the new Sony Teleporter?

I’m just kidding.  Sony doesn’t have a new teleporter (that I know of, at least). But technology is developing so quickly it’s hard to keep up with it.  As soon as you purchase the newest and greatest release, it becomes outdated and ancient.  I always feel behind.  And sometimes I feel that I can never have enough.  Money is even worse for this than technology. 

For the last month we have been looking at “Life with Bill” (or life with money).  Sometimes we feel strangled in our life with money….there’s never enough, we are always behind.  That should be the money’s motto: “never enough, always behind.”  At this point most of us begin to worry.  And worry.  And worry.  The word “worry” comes from a German word that means “to strangle.”  Do you feel this way regarding money?

Yet God invites all of us into a different sort of life: a life defined by peace and trust.  He invites us to “not worry.”  (Easier said than done, right?) But it is possible if we see God as our heavenly Father who is trustworthy and concerned about our lives.  I believe we can live a worry-free life.  And I want that for you, and I want that for my family. I want all of us to know that with God, we will always have enough. 

What is the obstacle keeping your from trusting God?  What would live be like if we didn’t worry?

Luke 12:22-34

Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. ²³ For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. ²⁴ Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! ²⁵ Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? ²⁶ And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?

²⁷ “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. ²⁸ And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?

²⁹ “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. ³⁰ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. ³¹ Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.

³² “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.

³³ “Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.³⁴ Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.