ONE DAY AT A TIME

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Matthew 6:34

34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

I've said it many times: YESTERDAY is a cancelled check. TOMORROW is a promissory note. TODAY is the only cash you have.

Alcoholics Anonymous and all of the other Anonymous groups operate upon the theme of "ONE DAY AT A TIME." This is exactly what Jesus is saying here-one day at a time. Worry has little to do with the past, but mostly has to do with the future. We worry over what might happen or what might not happen. It's not in our control, but we spend lots of energy as if our worry could make a difference in the outcome. Jesus says "Don't bother!" Each day has plenty of trouble of its own without worrying about your tomorrows.

Jesus is teaching that if you are seeking His Kingdom and His righteousness, He will take care of everything else you need. He will do this ONE DAY AT A TIME. This is what He did with the children of Israel about one month into their 40 years of wandering. He rained down bread from heaven-manna-each day, except on Sabbath. Each day the manna came down from heaven-each day they were to gather enough for the day, never thinking of storing up some for tomorrow. Each day there was enough.

Jesus is the "new manna in town." Jesus is our daily bread. The word "manna" means a surprise like "What is it?" I see Jesus giving each of us a surprise of His manna, His leadership, His sustenance each and every day for those who seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. This is again why we practice the 3 habits of:

1. Walking with Jesus. 2. Walking with others. 3. Waiting on Jesus to lead out.

We practice these habits in order to gather the manna for today, which helps in minimizing our worry factor.

Just today I was in a discussion with a former State Senator who has personally come to this understanding of practicing these habits. He and I had an amazing time sharing back and forth how exciting this adventure with Jesus actually is.

Have you noticed that when you think about tomorrow or next week, then the worries become overwhelming? I have to constantly focus my thinking and reflection upon today. This goes along with the message of the book of Ecclesiastes. King Solomon had tried everything to fill his life with satisfaction and all was found to be empty-luxury, liquor, lust, etc. He sums up his life's search with two summary truths.

FIRST-Fear God and keep His commandments. SECOND-Enjoy your blessings every day.

Now, that's living life ONE DAY AT A TIME.