Each day has enough trouble of its own, so we can leave tomorrow to God.
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”Matthew 6:34 (KJV)
What does “Tomorrow” mean in Matthew 6:34?
Jesus ends His teaching on worry by telling us not to take anxious thought for tomorrow. The King James phrase take no thought means do not be anxious.
Going deeper
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Jesus has just told us not to worry about food, clothing, or life itself, because our heavenly Father knows what we need. Here He gives a practical rule: live one day at a time. Each day carries its own share of challenges. Adding tomorrow's to today's is too much to carry.
This is not a call to avoid planning. Wise people plan. It is a call to plan without anxiety, trusting God with what we cannot control. When your mind races ahead to what might go wrong, gently bring it back to today. Ask what is in front of you now, and do that. Then thank God for the day's provision. You can leave tomorrow to the God who is already there, waiting for you.
Reflect
What worry about tomorrow could you hand to God and leave there today?
Pray
Father, I give You my worries about tomorrow. Help me to live faithfully today and to trust You with what is ahead. In Jesus' name, amen.
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