You’ve Got the Goods!

+The Holy Gospel – Luke 12:22-40;

 Genesis 15:1-6;

Psalm 33:12-22;

Hebrews 11:1-16. 

Anxiety lurks in the corners of our lives, disguised as responsibility, practicality, and good planning. But when Jesus says, "Do not be anxious about your life," He exposes our carefully constructed facades and reveals a deeper truth about our hearts.

This powerful sermon explores Jesus' teaching in Luke 12, where He points to ravens that neither sow nor reap and lilies that neither toil nor spin—yet God provides for them abundantly. The question pierces through our defenses: if God cares for birds and flowers, how much more does He care for you? The uncomfortable reality is that our worry reveals where our trust truly lies, and often it's not in God but in our own abilities, resources, and control mechanisms. What we call wisdom, Jesus names as idolatry—a first commandment failure to "fear, love, and trust in God above all things."

The beautiful promise that changes everything comes midway through: "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Notice He doesn't sell it or award it based on performance—He gives it freely. This transforms our understanding of readiness. Being ready for God's kingdom isn't about stockpiling resources or perfecting our lives; it's about receiving what Christ has already secured. The peace that surpasses understanding comes not from having everything under control but from trusting the Shepherd who provides everything we need. When we recognize that the kingdom is already ours—bought and paid for through Christ's sacrifice—we can finally rest in His provision rather than our preparations.

Listen now to discover how Jesus' words about anxiety can free you from the burden of normalized worry and open your hands to receive the grace that's already yours. The kingdom belongs to you—not because you've earned it, but because your Father delights in giving it to you