Manna for Your Morning

He continued this subject with his disciples. “Don’t fuss about what’s on the table at mealtimes or if the clothes in your closet are in fashion. There is far more to your inner life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the clothes you hang on your body. Look at the ravens, free and unfettered, not tied down to a job description, carefree in the care of God. And you count far more.” — Luke 12:22-24 (MSG) “Has anyone by fussing before the mirror ever gotten taller by so much as an inch? If fussing can’t even do that, why fuss at all?” (Luke 12:25-26 MSG) And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? (Luke 12:28 NLT) Why fuss or fret? We are in the care of our heavenly Father who lavishes His love on us.

The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth his eyes examine them.  — Psalm 11:4 (NIV) The LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the inward condition of the heart. His eyes run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him (2 Chronicles 16:9). God is constantly looking for those with hearts that are loyal to Him, so He can show Himself strong, on their behalf. Be fully committed!