Jesus expects us to pray. He also expects us to enter the narrow gate and way.

Worry is a drag that keeps us from running hard for our Lord and His kingdom. Jesus quells our anxious hearts by assuring us of the Father’s care. In seeking His kingdom, we are to be wise. We are to treat others as we want to be treated. We are to avoid double standards. We are to speak with discernment.

Christ cares for our spiritual health. He, thus, calls us to guard the precious relationship we have with our heavenly Father. He also gives us the wisdom to deal with our hearts that can so easily be enamored with temporal and empty treasures on earth.

Christ calls us to shine bright as the light of the world even as He is the light of the world that shines. We are Jesus’ agents in the world to expose darkness and direct sinners to Christ. Jesus also calls us to be peacemakers. We are to make peace with all men no matter who may be the offended party.