Devotional Thought

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

-Matthew 6:25

Life is fraught with uncertainties. Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:25-33 doesn't ignore the challenges we face—financial struggles, health crises, relational pain—but it invites us into a different response: trust. The word "worry" in the original language implies being "overwhelmed by concern." Jesus calls us to seek first the Kingdom of God, trusting that everything else will align according to His wisdom and care.

This trust doesn’t mean that hardships vanish or that we receive every material thing we desire. Instead, it’s about anchoring our hearts in eternal priorities. The Apostle Paul, despite immense suffering, described his trials as “light and momentary” compared to the eternal glory he anticipated (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). This eternal perspective transforms worry into worship and fear into faith.

Discussion Questions

1. What does it mean to you to “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness”? How do you currently prioritize this in your daily life?

2. What areas of your life are most prone to worry? How might trusting in God's provision reshape your perspective?

3. How do Jesus’ words challenge our culture’s pursuit of wealth and status? How do they influence your personal decisions about money and possessions?

4. Jesus compares God’s care for the birds and flowers to His care for us. How do these examples encourage you to trust in His provision?

5. How can our group support one another in practicing trust over worry?

6. In what ways does worry distract you from eternal priorities? How can you realign your focus on God’s Kingdom?

7. Share an experience where trusting God through difficulty deepened your faith. How did He provide or sustain you?

8. Reflect on verse 33 ("Seek first His kingdom") and write down one “kingdom goal” for the coming week. This could be an act of service, a step toward reconciliation, or time spent deepening your relationship with God. Share your goal with the group and pray for one another's commitments.