God's Glory Church

“Seek first the Kingdom of God.” — Matthew 6:33

Lando, a jeepney driver (a form of public transportation in the Philippines), was drinking coffee at a roadside stand. After the lifting of the quarantine due to Covid-19, daily trips around the city also resumed. “And today’s sporting event,” thought Lando, “guarantees a large number of passengers. I will finally be able to pay off my debts.”

He was about to get behind the wheel when he suddenly noticed the janitor Roni on a bench nearby, looking worried, as if he needed to talk. “But every minute counts,” Lando thought, “I can’t delay.” However, Lando sensed that God wanted him to approach Roni anyway, and he did.

Jesus understood how difficult it is not to worry (Matt. 6:25-27), so he said that Heavenly Father knows our needs (v. 32). He reminds us to trust Him and devote ourselves to fulfilling what the Lord wants from us (vv. 31-33). If we accept His goals and fulfill them, we can be sure: “When I sow the grass that is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, God will clothe it like this”, then He will provide us with everything we need (v. 30).

Thanks to this conversation, the janitor eventually repented and believed in Christ. Lando says that despite the time spent talking, “God still provided me with enough passengers that day. The Lord reminded me that my needs are His concern and my job is to simply follow Him.”

What anxieties are weighing on your heart? What steps can you take to give your worries to God?

Dear God, help me not to worry, because You promised to take care and provide for me.

Author: Karen Huang