Don't Worry! Be Content! (Luke 12:22-23)

     In this passage of scripture it reads:

And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing."

The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Lk 12:22–23). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.

     I remember a story about a young lady who was complaining about having to move. She was a California girl and God was moving her to Colorado Springs. For many of us we may not have ever experienced this but for her this was NOT something she wanted to do. So in her prayer time (complaining sessions with God) she asked not to move. But over and over again, God confirmed to her that this is was His will for her life. Long story short, her and her husband went on to have a very successful ministry. You may have heard of them, Jim and Shirley Dobson, founders of "FOCUS ON THE FAMILY." Shirley stated once that in her prayer time God spoke to her and said, "Shirley, I am not concerned about your happiness. I am more concerned about your obedience."

     No were in the bible have I read where God says we are to be happy. We are to have "the Joy of the Lord" but this is not the same as being happy. If we are looking for happiness then we are missing the fullness of God and his love for us. Jesus tells us in the book of Luke that we are "NOT TO BE ANXIOUS!" Not being anxious means that we, instead, are to be content in Christ. Trusting that he will provide whatever is needed for his children. This is Faith!

     Doctors have researched and discovered that "Stress" is the contributing factor is many illnesses found in the body. I believe what Christ was telling his people and us today was not a recommendation but a commandment, DON'T WORRY! Be content! Believe that the one who created you and I loves us so much that his desire is to feed us, protect our bodies, and clothe us. Christ tells us to allow God to take care of these things in our lives. What is required from us is to be obedient. Luke 12:31 states, "Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you." Keep our eyes on Jesus, stay in His word daily, and continue to develop our relationship with Him and all these things will take care of themselves. Don't worry, be content!