two to choose from - matthew 6:19-34

The NRMA are running with a campaign called "Unworry". They are compelling us to unworry about life, the universe and insurance. But their slogan is not new. Jesus himself declared many years ago to "Unworry". To begin with he said...

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal." 6:19

I guess you could add become obsolete, destroyed by bushfires and ruined by the world financial crisis. Jesus is telling us things we already know. But still we chase these things.

We also live in a world where we chase after food and fashion. We have what we need yet we still want more, seeking another knitted top or pair of shoes. We are constantly dazzled yet ultimately bewildered by the array of food on offer at shopping centre Food Courts "What do you want for lunch?" "I don't know, there's so much to choose from..."

So what is the antidote for all this meaningless chasing? Jesus compels us to store up treasures in heaven...

"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." 6:20, 21

Our treasure in heaven is locked away in heaven; even death can't take it away. And knowing that this is our future enables us to "unworry" about the present. Jesus says...

"So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well..." 6:31-33

Jesus wants to free us up from worry by trusting in our heavenly Father. He will look after us. In turn we can invest our time and energy into things that are eternal not temporary, things of God's kingdom and not mine.

So let us "unworry" not because NRMA said so but Jesus said so. It's time to see his kingdom come.