God Is Your Safety Net
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(ESV) Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles (unbelievers) seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
I. Introduction
I. Introduction
Today we are living in a world where uncertainty is the order of the day. People are concerned about what will happen to them today and what will tomorrow bring. People no longer feel secure with their livelihood/employment, or feel safe in their communities and social circles, or feel secure in the latter years of their lives. Many people, young and old, are fearful and are becoming more and more anxious each day. It’s not enough that people must contend with devastating natural disasters, they must now contend with a government that is set on creating havoc in the very institutions that have provided safety nets to help people in their most desperate time. A safety net is a mechanism that provides temporary relief to you in the event you are not being able to provide for yourself; something that provides security against misfortune or extreme difficulties. (ex. insurance industry, government, charities). People are becoming more and more anxious.
Today we are living in a world where uncertainty is the order of the day. People are concerned about what will happen to them today and what will tomorrow bring. People no longer feel secure with their livelihood/employment, or feel safe in their communities and social circles, or feel secure in the latter years of their lives. Many people, young and old, are fearful and are becoming more and more anxious each day. It’s not enough that people must contend with devastating natural disasters, they must now contend with a government that is set on creating havoc in the very institutions that have provided safety nets to help people in their most desperate time. A safety net is a mechanism that provides temporary relief to you in the event you are not being able to provide for yourself; something that provides security against misfortune or extreme difficulties. (ex. insurance industry, government, charities). People are becoming more and more anxious.
What does it mean to be anxious? To be worried; to be in a state of emotional distress; to be concerned about one’s self; to be upset; to give careful thought, with the implication of placing too much value upon something. How do you become anxious? By becoming fearful based on apprehension about possible danger, misfortune. What is fear? Fear is that state of severe distress, aroused by intense concern for impending pain, danger, misfortune, evil, etc., or possibly by the illusion of such circumstances.
What does it mean to be anxious? To be worried; to be in a state of emotional distress; to be concerned about one’s self; to be upset; to give careful thought, with the implication of placing too much value upon something. How do you become anxious? By becoming fearful based on apprehension about possible danger, misfortune. What is fear? Fear is that state of severe distress, aroused by intense concern for impending pain, danger, misfortune, evil, etc., or possibly by the illusion of such circumstances.
In our text, Jesus talks about anxiety and what not to do when confronted with the uncertainties in your life.
In our text, Jesus talks about anxiety and what not to do when confronted with the uncertainties in your life.
Context: Jesus is speaking to a crowd of people on a mountain, this discourse is better known as the Sermon on the Mount. There were many topics Jesus spoke about which related to how believers should respond when confronted with life’s issues. Our text centers on Jesus addressing this feeling of anxiousness and offers a different perspective and solution to mitigate your anxiety.
Context: Jesus is speaking to a crowd of people on a mountain, this discourse is better known as the Sermon on the Mount. There were many topics Jesus spoke about which related to how believers should respond when confronted with life’s issues. Our text centers on Jesus addressing this feeling of anxiousness and offers a different perspective and solution to mitigate your anxiety.
Matthew 6:19–24 (ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also…24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money
Matthew 6:19–24 (ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also…24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money
II. Why we should not be anxious
II. Why we should not be anxious
A. It is unnecessary for a believer (vs. 25b–30)
A. It is unnecessary for a believer (vs. 25b–30)
B. It is unworthy of a believer (vs. 31–33): Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles (unbelievers) seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 1 Peter 5:7- casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you. God is your safety net:
B. It is unworthy of a believer (vs. 31–33): Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles (unbelievers) seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 1 Peter 5:7- casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you. God is your safety net:
C. It is unfruitful for a believer (v.34) “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Each day that we live, God provides us the grace we need to sustain us through our circumstances.
C. It is unfruitful for a believer (v.34) “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Each day that we live, God provides us the grace we need to sustain us through our circumstances.
III. Overcoming Anxiety
III. Overcoming Anxiety
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Philippians 4:4–7: Rejoice in the Lord always…The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4–7: Rejoice in the Lord always…The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
