A Simple Guide for Behavior
Matt 6:24 says:
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.”
These words were spoken by Jesus in the context of his teaching regarding doing good for others without expecting recognition from people, because God sees even if men don’t. This is also the same passage where we find the Lord’s prayer; so simple, but so complete. Jesus says, that when you’re praying to a God who loves you so much, you can pray simply. Acknowledging God as number one, being thankful for His provision and activity, asking that He forgive your sin, supply for your needs, and protect you from the evil one, amen. Simple.
So it’s no surprise that when Jesus shifts gears to how we should live and behave ddaily, that wisdom too, is very very simple. Live in the moment. Not “for” the moment, but “in” the moment. Here is the difference: living “for the moment” makes the moment God, but living “in the moment” allows me to acknowledge God as God, and spurs me to ask the question “what is God doing right now in this very moment?” In the one case I live for myself, or whatever the moment may bring, but in the other I am asking God to help me redeem every moment, and make it useful to Him. Small detail, big difference.
And naturally, when I’m living “in” the moment, redeeming every moment for God’s glory, there is no cause for worry; because I have now made myself a part of the process of God on the earth- providing for me then provides for the continued advancement of His purpose. He uses me for His purposes, and I am blessed in the process. Simple.
