Matthew 6:27–29 NLT Context
Matthew 5–7 contains Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This is one of Jesus’ most well-known sermons.
He was traveling through Galilee and, as crowds gathered around him, he went up on a mountainside to deliver his message, thus the name of this passage.
Notable from these chapters are the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, the Golden Rule, and many teachings on how to live a Christlike life.
Relinquishing anxiety and worry is part of living like Christ. In the second half of Matthew 6, Jesus addresses this topic. Let’s see what he says about it.
Matthew 6:27–29 NLT meaning and explanation
Bible verses about worry and anxiety
Matthew 6:27–29 NLT Meaning
Jesus poses a rational question in Matthew 6: Can anyone actually add even a single moment to their lives by worrying? No.
Then why do we continue to worry about life’s circumstances and events? Somehow, we think worrying will reveal an angle we haven’t thought of, or that we can gain some control over our situation.
The truth is that only Jesus is in control of and knows the outcome of what we walk through. Next, Jesus asks why we worry about our clothing.
Jesus adorns the wildflowers in beautiful bright colors and helps them grow with sunshine and rainfall.
King Solomon was a wealthy and wise king, but even he wasn’t dressed as magnificently as the wildflowers.
If Jesus cares enough to cover the earth in gorgeous flowers and help them prosper, how much more must he care about his children?
He provides for our every need, and he also loves to bless us with the desires of our hearts.
Jesus created us so that he could love us and provide for us, which eliminates our need to worry. We are more precious to him than anything else.
Sermon on the Mount verses about worry
Matthew 6:27–29 NLT Application
Jesus meets you right where you’re at no matter the circumstances. Surrender your worries to Jesus, then ask him for peace that transcends understanding.
He can provide that kind of extraordinary peace. The Bible says so. Commit to memorizing the below verses about the peace of Jesus and recite them aloud when worries come knocking.
Remember that Jesus satisfies your every need, and he also loves to bestow you with amazing blessings. He’s not going to let you fall. You are safe and secure in his love.
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Matthew 6:27–29 reflection and application