And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?(Matthew 6:30
Many of us have spent a large portion of our lives consumed by worries over things we have little control over. We often have valid reasons to feel anxious, particularly when living in a developing country like ours, where systems that should function often don’t. Basic necessities like education, food, water, and shelter can quickly become sources of concern.
At times, it feels as though Jesus was speaking directly to us when He said those words.
These are the very things that many people worry about daily.
Yet, as justifiable as these worries may seem, the clear message to us is to not be anxious about them. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6:31–32 that when we allow worry to consume us, we live no differently than those who do not know Him—unbelievers.
I know that reaching a place of complete trust, where you’re unmoved by what you see around you and your eyes are fully fixed on God as your provider and sustainer, may not come easily. Yet, I assure you, it is possible. The more you practice relying on Him in every circumstance, even in the smallest of matters, the deeper your dependence on Him will grow. It’s a journey, but every step of trust strengthens your faith.
Matthew 6:28 says And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing,
Lillies, when placed in the right environment, usually an open field, do not worry about how they will thrive. They simply grow because the elements around them ensure their needs are met. The sun provides its light, the rain nourishes with water, and the soil gives the essential nutrients they require.
Are You in Your Habitat?
The key point is that these lillies are not planted on a rock. As long as they are rooted in their natural habitat—the soil—they are sustained. The same principle applies to us. Our provision is in our natural habitat. I believe Jesus Christ gave us the key to what it means to be in our natural habitat in Matthew 6:33–34.
Being in your natural habitat is being within God’s will. It means going about His business, aligning your life to reflect the order of heaven here on earth. Just as the lilies do not strive but grow effortlessly where they are meant to be, we too flourish when we are in the place God has called us to be, trusting in His provision and purpose.
The sun does not need to worry about shining; it simply does what it was made to do. The moon and the stars don’t concern themselves with giving light at night—they shine when it’s their time. Similarly, it is through our obedience that we truly exercise the dominion we have been given, as stated in (Genesis 1:26-28)
Consider Jonah—while he was on the run, he moved from one trouble to another. But the moment he aligned his will with God’s purpose, provision, peace and fulfilment followed.
Consider the fish, for example. It doesn’t concern itself with the need for water as long as it remains in the ocean or sea. Worry sets in only when it finds itself on dry land, gasping and panting for breath. But the moment it’s returned to the water, it breathes a sigh of relief, drinking deeply from the ocean as if it were a prodigal son who had been starved.
Find Your Way Back to Your Habitat:
I believe this mirrors our own experience. When we step out of our natural habitat—God’s will, we begin to feel like the fish out of the ocean, gasping and struggling for breath. If we don’t find our way back into Him, to His purpose—like the fish returning to the sea, it’s only a matter of time before we begin to spiritually wither and die.
But there is hope! Just as the father of the prodigal son stood with arms wide open to receive his lost son, so too does our Heavenly Father wait for us to return. No matter how far we’ve strayed or how low we’ve fallen, His love for us is unshakable.
Having experienced His goodness and mercy all my life, I can say with the same certainty as Paul that “I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)
So, find your way back, for your true home—your true habitat—is in His will, and there, you will always be nourished and sustained.
