The message reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:24–34 about not worrying. Using vacation planning as an analogy, the speaker explains that focusing too much on details breeds anxiety, but keeping sight of bigger goals brings peace. Jesus’ call not to worry can feel unrealistic, but Scripture reassures us that worry is normal and that God continually encourages us not to fear.
The sermon explores Leslie Weatherhead’s framework of God’s will:
Intentional will – God’s ideal plan for us.
Permissive will – what God allows because of human free will.
Ultimate will – God’s final redemptive victory.
Worry often comes from clinging to control and relying on wealth or self-made security. Releasing that control—opening our hands to God—frees us to trust in His care. Personal stories illustrate how misplaced worry can consume us unnecessarily, while trust in God’s ultimate will brings peace, even in suffering.
The message concludes with Jesus’ reminder that if God provides for birds and flowers, He will provide for us too. Ultimately, God is good, trustworthy, and making all things new.
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