Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life...who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?

(Luke 12. verses 22 and 25)

 

Some of us went to see the new Bishop of Basingstoke last night, with lots of other people too. She was introduced to the Odiham Deanery (the group of churches in the area from here to Yateley) and each Benefice said something about the life of their churches. She answered a few questions: She likes cheese more than chocolate; Abba more than Taylor Swift and she’s not into any sport at all. She also told us her three values: wisdom, courage and kindness and chose the Bible reading as we celebrated Holy Communion together. It was from Luke 12.22-34. Jesus was teaching about how the wild flowers grow; God giving them beauty without them trying. And for us not to worry about eating and drinking, for our Heavenly Father knows that we need food and drink. But we should seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to us as well. These words of Jesus reminded me not to be anxious about resources but to have faith God will provide; God in whom our treasure is: For where our treasure is, there our heart will be also (verse 34).

 

Rev’d Mark Anderson