In previous sermons, the correct attitude of prayer based on two parables in Luke 18 were discussed. The first was on the parable of the widow; our attitude when coming before God in prayer ought to be persistent and not discouraged. The second was on the parable of the tax collector; our attitude when coming before God in prayer should be humble and grateful. This sermon will cover the third parable in Luke 18.

Summary:

1. Worry not about tomorrow!
2. Pay attention to what we have to do today - contentment comes when we think about the grace of God
3. If worry still plagues us, go outside and look at the birds of the air and lilies of the field and see how God has kept all these alive!

While phase 2 has already kicked in and the restrictions have already loosened and there can be 50 people gathering for worship, we may not be going back to church anytime soon because we will not be able to sing hymns to praise God in church. While we are in the comfort of our homes, it is good to be reminded of the kind of attitude we should have now as well as the attitude for when we go back to church.

To be anxious is natural for human beings. We will take precautions against danger only when we are aware of undesirable consequences. In times like the current pandemic, we will not go to crowded places out of anxiety of getting infected. However, to be over-worried is unnatural.

We receive a lot of information everyday. Some of it comes in the form of advertisement lines; some are enjoyable and meaningful, but some are senseless. One of the most senseless advertisement lines the speaker has heard is this: “I don’t care if I can’t have it forever, I only care if I’ve ever had it before.” Think about this. Will you ever suffer the pain of losing a child if you never had a child? Will you ever suffer the painful loss of a spouse if you’ve never been married? Given a choice, would you rather have a child knowing you only have a few months to love him or not have him at all? Why do you seek to have people for a while only to lose them? That’s why the advertisement is rather senseless.