GREG SIMAS

Don’t Worry

Mark 6: 31-34 “31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’  33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

2Cor. 5:20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 

Ambassadors are appointed by a government leader and are deployed all over the world. They are assigned to represent government interests and policy. They make their home in embassies. Their food, supplies, residence, equipment etc. is completely furnished and paid for by the government they represent. The government does this to keep them focused on the work for which they have been assigned.  They want them to be involved in representing their government on foreign soil. So they supply all they need. When there is lack, communication is made to their home base and the need is met. 

Matthew 6 never quite made sense to me until I studied the verses through the lens of an ambassador. I am an ambassador of Christ. My government is heaven. All that I need to live and work  comes from there. As I recognize my status, I can petition my government to supply my need. This is why Jesus says, don’t worry about these life essentials. There has to be a level in God where we can recognize who we truly are and ask for what we truly need, as ambassadors. The only requirement Jesus tells me is to keep front and center His Kingdom government and its interests. In other words, “Put my Kingdom first, and I will supply you”.  I am learning to rest and approach my King as one who is faithful in representing His heavenly Kingdom. I know He will supply me with what I need. No worries.