Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. (Matt. 6:34.)

 I have contemplated this phrase by the master, “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” (Matt. 6:34). 

In a world that teaches us to plan ahead, have a vision and prepare every needful thing, this counsel from the Lord seems to possibly contradict good, righteous principles. 

As I contemplate the context and reflect upon my life, I believe it’s more about faith, truly doing his will first and allowing him to reveal his hand and salvation in our lives. 

I love the phrase from our hymnal, “do what is right, let the consequence follow.” I testify that god always delivers the best consequence to us. That circumstance, challenge or blessing that will lead to the greatest growth for all involved. 

Remember the people of Ammon laying down their weapons of war and being slaughtered by the thousands. That day families were destroyed, fathers no longer were available to raise their children. But, in the sorrow joy was born. More laid  down their weapons of war and came unto god than those that were slain that day. 

Hearts were changed because of a sacrifice. In similitude of the sacrifice of son of god, we live by faith. We learn in Lectures on Faith that Jesus is the prototype of the saved man. Would we be saved? Then we must do as he did. 

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths”  (Proverbs 3:5-6). Good counsel. 

Today, while the sun shines, let’s do our duty and be one with god’s work and glory to help bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. That’s what matters.