Scripture Passage: Matthew 6:16-18IntroductionPlanning and providing for “rainy days” will secure us and free us from worries.But stressful everyday living leaves even kingdom people insecure and anxious about their futureKingdom life is supposed to be a blessed life (Mat 5:3-11).Secure, stress-free lives begins with where our hearts and our eyes are focused and who is our master. (19-24)Are your riches in the right place (20-21)Is your thought life following the right direction. (22-23) Is your heart divided between two Masters (24)Instead of relying on stuff and more stuff for security, we seek God first and trust His provision. (26-30, 33)Our security doesn’t come from holding fast to stuff. (26-32)Our security comes from letting go of stuff and seeking God first (5:6, 6:33)When we seek God first, He will take care of the rest (32-33)As disciples we are freed to live in peace and confidence in an otherwise anxiety-filled world.God has promised to take care of our todays (34)Jesus came lived, died and rose again and sent the Holy Spirit into us in order that we might live free from worriesConclusionJesus calls us to stop clinging to uncertain riches in a world where the only constant is change. Start seeking God’s kingdom first in your lives.When we seek God’s kingdom first, we have all we need for kingdom life. We are free from anxiety. But kingdom life in this world is far from easy triumphalism without cost. And it is faith not fortune that gives us this freedom.

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