by MarryEdwardd | 22 May 2019 08:46 am05
The Lord Jesus often taught through parables, showing that God is perfectly wise, attentive, and faithful. He wanted to remove the misconception that God is a distant, impersonal being who only desires worship and ignores the daily struggles of human life—things like responsibilities, health, food, shelter, desire for a better life, joy, and celebrations.
Jesus reassured us that God deeply cares for His creation. His parables are not just stories—they reveal profound theological truths about God’s nature, providence, and sovereignty. Meditate on these examples as they are; they offer lessons about God’s character, our trust in Him, and His plans for our lives.
Matthew 6:26 (NIV):
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
Theological Insight:
This demonstrates God’s providence (Psalm 104:27-30, ESV). God sustains all creation and provides for creatures that contribute nothing to their own provision. If God cares for birds, made less significant than humans, He certainly cares for humanity, made in His image (Genesis 1:26, ESV). God’s providence is an expression of His sovereign goodness and faithfulness.
Matthew 6:30 (KJV):
“Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?”
Theological Insight:
Flowers receive beauty effortlessly, yet Solomon, despite wealth and daily bathing, needed to constantly maintain his clothes (1 Kings 10:1-2, NIV). God’s care is sufficient for all creation, illustrating His omnipotence and grace. Humans can labor, but God’s provision is independent of human effort. This highlights the doctrine of divine sufficiency—God’s resources and wisdom surpass human limitations.
Matthew 7:11 (ESV):
“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!”
Theological Insight:
Even imperfect humans instinctively care for their children. God, in contrast, is perfectly good and generous (Psalm 145:9, NIV). This verse reinforces the doctrine of God’s goodness and shows His desire to bless His children spiritually and materially according to His perfect will.
Matthew 6:7-8 (NIV):
“And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.”
Theological Insight:
This emphasizes God’s omniscience—He knows our thoughts, needs, and intentions even before we articulate them. Prayer is not to inform God but to align our hearts with His will (1 John 5:14-15, ESV). God’s knowledge of our needs reflects His intimate relationship with His people and His perfect providence.
Matthew 6:31-34 (KJV):
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
Theological Insight:
God commands His people to prioritize His Kingdom and righteousness. This aligns with the doctrine of sanctification—living a life that reflects God’s will and holiness. Seeking His Kingdom first ensures that our needs—spiritual, material, and emotional—are provided for according to His perfect plan (Philippians 4:19, ESV). This principle emphasizes trust in divine providence and removes anxiety over material needs.
God is perfectly wise, infinitely generous, and intimately aware of our lives. He provides, protects, and guides His children. By seeking Him first, we align ourselves with His eternal purposes, trusting that all our needs will be met according to His sovereign plan.
Matthew 6:33 (NIV): “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Trust in His care, prioritize His Kingdom, and live with confidence that God—who cares for the smallest of creatures—is infinitely more concerned with you.
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