As Jesus concludes Matthew 6, He turns directly to a subject every human wrestles with—worry.
After calling us to store up heavenly treasures and serve God over money, He now gently but firmly tells us:
“Do not worry.”
But Jesus doesn’t stop at the command. He explains why we don’t have to—and shows us how to live free.
Who Is Jesus Speaking To?
Jesus is speaking to real people with real concerns—food, clothing, finances, the future.
He’s not dismissing their needs—He’s redirecting their focus.
He’s speaking to you and me in 2025, when stress, burnout, and anxiety are culturally normalized.
What Jesus Said: Matthew 6:25–34 (NASB)
25 “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will wear. Is life not more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the sky, that they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather crops into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more important than they? 27 And which of you by worrying can add a single day to his life’s span? 28 And why are you worried about clothing? Notice how the lilies of the field grow: they do not labor nor do they spin thread for cloth, 29 yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! 31 Do not worry then, saying, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear for clothing?’ 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you. 34 So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
“Do Not Worry…” — But Why?
Jesus commands us not to worry—but He doesn’t stop there.
He points to reasons why we can release fear:
- You are more valuable than birds (v. 26)
- Worry doesn’t extend your life (v. 27)
- God clothes creation—He’ll care for you too (v. 28–30)
- Your Father already knows what you need (v. 32)
Action Step: Write down what you’re worrying about. Then write a truth from this passage beside it. Let the Word reframe your focus.
“Your Heavenly Father Knows…”
Jesus reminds us: God isn’t distant—He’s Father.
He knows your needs, sees your stress, and invites you to trade anxiety for trust.
Action Step: Turn your daily to-do list into a prayer list. Ask the Father to meet you in each need.
Seek First the Kingdom
“But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness…”
This is the centerpiece of the passage. Jesus isn’t just telling us what not to do—He’s telling us where to redirect our energy.
When the Kingdom is first, everything else falls into place.
Provision follows prioritization.
Action Step: Before checking your phone in the morning, seek God first. Open the Word. Pray. Align your focus.
“All These Things Will Be Provided”
Jesus isn’t anti-need. He’s reminding us:
Provision is God’s job. Obedience is ours.
You don’t need to chase what God already promised to provide—when you seek Him first.
Action Step: Pause today and thank God in advance for provision. Speak out loud: “I trust You with my needs.”
Don’t Borrow Tomorrow’s Stress
“Do not worry about tomorrow…”
Jesus knew our minds tend to jump ahead.
He grounds us in today, reminding us that:
- Tomorrow isn’t here yet.
- God’s grace is given one day at a time.
Action Step: Practice daily presence. Set your phone aside. Look up. Breathe. Thank God for today.
Mood of the Scene
Comforting yet corrective.
Jesus isn’t minimizing your concerns. He’s elevating your perspective. He gently but firmly says:
“You’re not alone. You’re not forgotten. You’re not in control—and that’s good news.”
Response from the People
The crowd had never heard such a personal, trust-centered invitation from a rabbi.
Jesus wasn’t giving them a technique—He was offering them a relationship with a faithful Father.
What This Means for Us in 2025
In a year of:
- Economic uncertainty,
- Global instability,
- Social pressure and digital overload…
…Jesus still says:
“Stop worrying. Start seeking. Your Father knows.”
Practical Tools to Live This Out:
- Read Matthew 6:25–34 every morning for 7 days.
- Write a daily gratitude list before your worry list.
- Tithe regularly—not to earn blessings, but to anchor your trust.
- Journal one Kingdom priority each day—and act on it.
- Unplug from media for one hour daily to connect with God.
Final Prayer
Father, I release anxiety into Your hands. I choose to seek Your Kingdom first—before bills, before news, before fear. You are my Provider. Help me live one day at a time, trusting that You already know what I need. Let my heart rest in Your perfect peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
