God is in control Matt. 6:24-34

Introduction

Have you ever noticed how anxious we get about certain things in our life? Whether it is paying the bills or having food to eat, it seems like if we aren’t careful we will worry ourselves sick about things that Jesus instructs us not to worry about.

This even we will answer a few questions together

Who’s your master? vs. 24

As Jesus begins this next section of his sermon, he starts with the statement “no man can serve two masters:”

Here he brings to our minds the reminder that all of us have a master, but we have a choice of which master we serve, but we can’t serve more than one.

He then gives the reason for this statement

He will hate the one and love the other

True love cannot be shared, we cannot love God and the world.

1 John 2:15 “15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

In Matthew 6:24, Jesus warns us that we cannot serve two masters. Imagine a man trying to balance his devotion to both a worldly lifestyle and his faith in Christ. As he tries to juggle these opposing forces, he finds himself torn, often failing to excel at either. His love for the world leads him away from the love of God, causing him deep inner conflict. This illustrates how our allegiance can only be to one — we must choose whom we truly serve.

He will hold to the one and despise the other

Jesus ends this thought with an emphatic statement “Ye cannot serve God and mammon”

mammon- Riches; wealth; or the god of riches.

What has your attention vs. 25-32

Don’t worry about food, clothing or drink

Then he asks the audience if life is about more than the substance and clothing

He uses an illustration of birds

They don’t sow

they don’t reap

they don’t store up food in barns

God feeds them

He then asks them another question “aren’t you better than the birds.”

Think back to creation, after everything God made he said it was good, but then when it came to the creation of man and woman, we see that God formed man with his hands and breathed life into the man, after that God said it was very good.

Then he moves to our stature

Can any one add a cubit to his stature?

a cubit is a little less than 22 inches\

Then he moves on to nature

And why take ye thought for raiment?"

Meaning: Jesus questions why people worry about clothing, a basic necessity. The phrase "take thought" (in the KJV) means to be overly anxious or concerned.Context: Jesus is addressing the human tendency to obsess over material provisions, such as food, drink, and clothing, instead of trusting God to meet these needs.

"Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow;"

Meaning: Jesus invites His listeners to reflect on the beauty and growth of lilies in nature. Lilies thrive without human effort.Symbolism: The lilies represent God’s creative power and care for His creation. If God takes care of something as seemingly insignificant as flowers, He will certainly care for His people.

"They toil not, neither do they spin:"

Meaning: Lilies do not work (toil) or produce fabric (spin), yet they are clothed in splendor.Contrast: Unlike humans who work hard to provide for themselves, lilies simply rely on God’s natural provision.

vs. 30 if God takes care of nature, why wouldn’t he take care of us?

Then he addresses them as o ye of little faith

When we look at our great need instead of our great God, our God starts seeming small, but when we look at our great God our problems seem so small

Look at verse 32 and 33

Don’t worry about what you will eat, what you will drink or what you will wear

Even the gentiles worry about these things

Don’t forget that your heavenly father knows every need

What are you seeking? vs. 33

Explanation:

A shift in focus: Pursue God’s kingdom (His rule and reign) and righteousness (living according to His will).God promises to supply our needs when we prioritize Him.Application:

Practical ways to seek God’s kingdom: prayer, Bible study, evangelism, and serving others.

What are you thinking about vs. 34

Explanation:

Jesus emphasizes living in the present, trusting God one day at a time.Acknowledges life’s challenges but reassures that God provides grace for each day.Application:

Encourage the practice of daily dependence on God through prayer and reflection.Address the habit of overthinking and overplanning.