By Mfortaw, Ewang Nelson
Copyright © 2014 by Mfortaw, Ewang Nelson.
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“Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
— Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
Unlike what some may think, this passage does not encourage laziness; instead, it promotes diligence in our tasks. It means that we should work hard at whatever is given to us and leave the unknown—tomorrow—to prayer(God), as we cannot control it (Matthew 6:27, NIV). Just as God feeds the birds and animals, who do not worry but follow their instincts to seek and provide for their needs, we, too, should focus on our responsibilities without succumbing to anxiety. Blessings do not come from worrying but from our hard work.
Birds, insects, and animals do not just sit idly; instead, they rise early, ready to fulfill their needs. The sounds of birds early in the morning remind us that they are proactive.
Social insects, such as ants, not only wake up early but are also highly organized. They demonstrate how hard work and effective organization can lead to success.
If you do not organize your life, plan, or work diligently, worrying will not yield any positive results. Just as nature teaches us, we should strive to do our tasks diligently. There is a common misconception that worry is a substitute for hard work; it is not. Worrying leads to desperation, while hard work leads to success.
If you find that the fruits of your labor are still pending, do not worry. Every seed we plant in the soil takes time to grow and mature. There is a time for everything—a season to plant and a time to harvest. If you spent time praying and fasting for a harvest instead of planting during the right season, how can you expect to reap when the harvest time arrives? Remember, harvesting is the result of planting (hard work); fruits do not simply fall from the sky; they come from seeds that have been sown. God Himself is not lazy; He ensures that the universe operates smoothly every day.
Pastor Kennedy lives in Mfaitock Village with his wife and two children. He was sent there as a missionary last year and currently pastors the only church in the village, while his wife works as a teacher. The villagers hold him in high regard and have offered him three large farms to cultivate crops, which would allow him to sell the produce and support his family. However, Pastor Kennedy sees himself as a Levite and refuses to accept the farms despite his wife’s advice to do so. He spends a significant portion of his day in prayer and fasting.
As a result, the burden of financial responsibilities falls entirely on his wife, who has voiced her concerns to him many times, but he often disregards her feelings. She has mentioned that he cannot prioritize his time working on projects funded by the villagers’ hard-earned money to provide for his family. Furthermore, the offerings made by the villagers are primarily intended for God’s work and do not cover their household expenses.
This situation has caused his wife to become increasingly worried and discontent, which is starting to negatively impact his ministry.
Thank you, Lord, for Your word. I pray for the grace not to worry or be anxious but to work hard and organize my life in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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