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"What" belongs to you, "how" belongs to God!

Written by Nana Kwame Owusu-Afriyie.

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear … Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself …” (NIV) Matthew 6:25-34

Bible reading: Daniel 1

Just imagine four young men who had honoured God with their lives led into captivity for no fault of theirs. There were no ordinary young men. They were from the “royal family and nobility.” “Young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s place.” (Daniel 1: 3b – 4a).

Growing up, they were made to understand that there is no god besides the Almighty God of Israel. Why did God deliver us into the hands of these pagans? (See Daniel 1:2), they may ask. Why has He remained silent and obviously hidden when we need Him most? There seems to be no end in sight. Their dreams seem to be shattered; they may be disillusioned!
But not Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. These ‘fearsome foursome’ had an incredible trust in God. Even in these dire straits, these young men resolved to honour God (See Daniel 1:8).

Brethren, do you think Daniel and his friends had figured it all out as to how they can look better than their colleagues with only vegetables and water? Just look at how the other young men are ridiculing and dismissing them as being foolish. Nevertheless, they were resolute. They decided on the “what” and God took care of the “how.” God caused Ashpenaz, chief of the king’s court officials, to show “favour and sympathy” for them when they arrived at the resolution that they will not partake of the royal food and wine (See Daniel 1:8).

Truly, “there is a hand in life that takes care of the “how” as soon as we have decided on the “what.” That is why Jesus admonished us in Matthew 6:25-34 that we should not lose sleep over the mundane things of life – what we will eat or drink, clothes to wear or where to sleep, but rather decide on what is most important: “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (See Matthew 6:33). Do you trust these words? Perhaps you trust them when life is good for you. But when you are hard-pressed on every side that is when you should trust them the more. Our God is not a human being that He should lie. He will grant you favour in the eyes of that potential employer, He will open a great door of opportunity for you, He will give you wisdom to make that decision. Yes, He will lead you every step of the way.

Brothers and sisters, when we leave the “how” in the Hands of God, our soul will be overwhelmed with peace and joy. God bless you.

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