Because of his confidence in his Father’s care, Jesus lived a life of utter trust. He lived an essentially worry-free life… and this is the kind of life he invites us into. Three times in this passage he tells us “Do not worry” (25, 31, 34).
Easier said then done. How can he be so insistent that we need not worry? Because Jesus knows that right here, right now, in this world, we are the objects of God’s unceasing attention and care.
- LOOK at the birds. They are not generally type A creatures. They do not fret, they do not get high blood pressure, they operate without five-year strategic plans… but they are still cared for and fed by God.
- SEE how the lilies grow. They are here today and gone tomorrow. But they are stunning in their variety and beauty. God makes sure they have what they need.
I believe that Jesus is telling us that every time we see a flower swaying in the breeze or a bird nibbling on seed, we are not watching some random event, some biological happenstance. We are watching the love of a heavenly Father at work. These events are like “Post-It” notes of love that our Father keeps affixing all over creation, in the hopes that we will see them and read them. And once we read them, his hope is that we will trust him.
As you go about your day today, make a conscious effort to be aware of the birds and the flowers that you pass in the course of your day. They are just another, quiet, ever-present reminder that you have a Father in heaven who is very, very fond of you… and who knows your needs… and is able to meet them.
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