Learning to Trust God in Our Daily Needs: A Reflection on Matthew 6:25–34
- Lizette Jaramillo
- Dec 21, 2025
- 3 min read
In our recent study of Matthew 6:25–34, we explored one of Yeshua’s (Jesus) most tender yet challenging teachings: the call to release worry and trust fully in God’s provision. These verses flow directly from His warning not to store up earthly treasures or place our confidence in wealth. Instead, He invites us into a life anchored in serving God wholeheartedly.
When Worry Crowds Out the Word
Matthew 13:22 reminds us that anxiety over daily needs can choke out the Word in our lives. The pressures of life and the pull of wealth can quietly crowd out God’s truth and hinder spiritual growth.
A thoughtful question came up during our discussion: Is it a sin to worry? While worry itself may not always begin as sin, remaining in a state of fear, especially when it leads us to doubt God’s care, can draw us into unbelief. Yet even here, Scripture gives us hope. Lamentations 3:23 reminds us that God’s mercies are new every morning. When we recognize worry creeping in, we can turn back to Him, repent, and trust that He receives us with compassion.
Faith: More Than Belief, It Is A Call to Trust
Throughout Scripture, Elohim (God) calls His people not only to believe in Him but to trust Him deeply. Psalm 78:18–24 shows how the Israelites tested God by doubting His ability to provide in the wilderness. Their unbelief grieved Him, not because He needed their approval, but because He longed for their trust.
This theme continues in Hebrews 3:12, where we are warned not to let unbelief turn our hearts away from the living God. Yeshua (Jesus) Himself often addressed the issue of “little faith,” gently urging His followers to trust Him more fully (Matthew 6:30; Matthew 14:31; Mark 4:40).
What It Means to Seek First the Kingdom
Yeshua’s (Jesus) instruction to “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” is both practical and spiritual. We explored several ways we can live this out:
Treasuring God’s commands and pursuing wisdom (Proverbs 2:1–9)
Honoring God with our possessions (Proverbs 3:9)
Serving the poor, needy, orphans, and widows
Sharing the good news of Messiah, fulfilling His commission to make disciples
This led us to a powerful parallel in Haggai 1, where God rebukes His people for prioritizing their own homes while His house lay in ruins. Today, we build God’s house by sharing the gospel, strengthening fellow believers, and caring for one another physically and spiritually. As living stones, we form the spiritual temple and the heavenly Jerusalem.
The Kingdom: Righteousness, Peace, and Joy
Romans 14:17 reminds us that the Kingdom of God is not about material things but about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. We are invited to abide in these blessings daily, remembering that we do not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from God (John 6:27; John 6:68).
And what is righteousness? Scripture teaches that Yeshua (Jesus) Himself is our righteousness (Isaiah 45:24; Jeremiah 23:6; Romans 3:21–22; Romans 10:1–13). While there is a righteousness that comes from obedience to God’s commands (Luke 1:6), our ultimate confidence rests in the righteousness we receive through faith in Messiah (1 Corinthians 1:30; Philippians 3:9).
Walking Forward in Trust
As we continue to grow in faith, may we learn to release worry, seek His Kingdom first, and walk in the righteousness and peace that come from our Messiah. May our lives reflect trust, not in our own efforts, but in the One who faithfully provides.
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