Luke 12:24

Luke 12:24 says, Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?  Jesus told his disciples to consider the ravens, which do not reap or sow, nor did they have store houses to keep things in if they had.  Still, God provides for them, and He will provide for us also if we put our faith in Him.  Verse twenty-five adds, And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?  Jesus asked the disciples which one of them could grow taller simply because they decided to, and the answer was they couldn't.  How tall we are is one of those things that God determines, and we are not going to change it.  We might stunt our growth, but we cannot increase our height, so it is something we don't need to be concerned with, and we likewise don't need to be concerned with our everyday needs being met as followers of Christ.  Verse twenty-six continues, If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?  Jesus asked them if they couldn't do the least of things, why were they worried about the rest.  God does not expect His people to be worried or obsessed about things they cannot change, but to simply put their faith in Him.  Verse twenty-seven states, Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.  Jesus told the disciples, and that includes us today as followers of Christ, to consider the lilies.  They do not toil nor spin beautiful cloth to array themselves in, but Jesus said Solomon with all his riches was not arrayed more beautifully.  We are to look to God to meet our needs, and we will never be able to do better on our own.  Verse twenty-eight continues, If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?  Jesus said that if God clothed the grass which was very temporary, how much more would He do for His people.  Jesus said they had little faith, and if we worry about the things of this world believing that God won't provide for us, the we also have little faith in Him.  Verse twenty-nine declares, And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.  Jesus told them and tells us today to not be concerned about what we will eat of drink and not to be of a doubtful mind about God providing for us as His people.  Verse thirty adds, For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.  Jesus said that all nations sought after these material things, but that God knows the needs of His people and will provide for them, so we are not to be like those who do not know Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.  Verse thirty-one continues, But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.  Jesus said we are to put seeking the kingdom of God first and our needs will be met. Verse thirty-two states, Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.  Jesus told His disciples not to live in fear or worry, because God would provide for all their needs, and He still will for us today if we live by faith in Him.  Verse thirty-three adds, Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.  Jesus tells us that we are to help others instead of putting our faith in our own riches and abilities.  Verse thirty-four continues, For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.  We as Christians must lay up treasures in heaven and not here in this life if we want them to have real meaning.  Verse thirty-five says, Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;  Verse thirty-six adds And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.  Jesus told the disciples to live everyday ready for the coming judgment day, and so must we today.  We need to be ready for the return of Jesus Christ, but we don't need to be obsessed with it.