Matthew 6:34 NLT Context
This verse comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which can be found in Matthew 5–7. In this section of the sermon, Jesus is teaching the crowds about money, possessions, and worry.
“So Don’T Worry About Tomorrow” Bible Verse
In chapter 6:25 (NLT) he says, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear.
Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?” Then in verse 27, he continues with, “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?”
Matthew 6:34 NLT Meaning
These words by Jesus mean that God can take care of even our most basic wants. What else is he not able to do if he can do that? He can do things that seem impossible.
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He can also work in strange ways! He tells us to only think about today because he does hold the world in his hands. We shouldn’t worry about today either.
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He tells us to seek the kingdom of God above all else and live a good life. If we do that, he will give us everything we need.
Today, you are only supposed to think about today. Think about the choices you’re making and how they will affect the days that follow. Tomorrow will depend on how you deal with today. Thoughts and habits that are good for you don’t just appear “one day.”
Instead, they are the result of the fairly simple choices we make every day. Every day, we have to work on learning to accept and follow Christ.
Matthew 6:34 NLT Application
What are you going to do today? Trust that God will do what he says he will do when you count on him.
If you believe that he’s listening, you can pray all day. You can choose to think about God’s things instead of worldly things.
He promised that he would be with us every step of the way, even though real life will be hard at times.
Trusting God For Tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)
Today, think about the fact that “he is with us.” Today, may your hope in Christ be your rock that keeps you steady as the waves come in.
“Glory to the Father, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us all spiritual blessings in Christ.”