"All these things will be given to you as well."
We worry because we are afraid our needs won't be met. Jesus tackles this here. Why do we waste effort on worry? God clearly takes care of His creation. Why wouldn't He take care of us? If I said that, it might be little bit of a thin argument - but Jesus is saying it. What does that mean?
Jesus says clearly that these basic needs will be met if we seek first his kingdom. Does that mean that people whose needs aren't met aren't seeking God's kingdom? Or aren't seeking it enough? Or that God's promise here can be thwarted by the sinful choices of the people involved? Hard to say exactly. But Jesus does say very simply - Don't worry about what you'll eat or what you'll wear. Just know that I'll take care of you if you are seeking me.
Context makes this universal to followers of Jesus.
Jesus says clearly that these basic needs will be met if we seek first his kingdom. Does that mean that people whose needs aren't met aren't seeking God's kingdom? Or aren't seeking it enough? Or that God's promise here can be thwarted by the sinful choices of the people involved? Hard to say exactly. But Jesus does say very simply - Don't worry about what you'll eat or what you'll wear. Just know that I'll take care of you if you are seeking me.
Context makes this universal to followers of Jesus.
