This week, Julia Allan walks through Matthew 6:25 –34, where Jesus commands His disciples, “Do not worry.” These words aren't a shallow call to ignore anxiety or poverty, but an invitation to freedom from the illusion that our worth or security depends on what we produce, earn, or control. The roots of our anxiety can be traced back to Genesis 3 when Adam and Eve first doubted God’s sufficiency and began trying to provide for themselves. Jesus’ words, though, call His followers to return to trust in God’s provision and to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness. Instead of worrying, Jesus says we should seek first the Kingdom, where resources are stewarded for the common good: those who have enough share with those who lack, embodying an economy of abundance rather than scarcity. Ultimately, Jesus's words “do not worry” are a radical invitation to open-handed living—receiving what we need and releasing what we don’t.