26. You can't do that very little thing. So why worry about the rest?
27. "Think about how the lilies grow. They don't work or make clothing. But here is what I tell you. Not even Solomon in all of his glory was dressed like one of those flowers.
28. If that is how God dresses the wild grass, how much better will he dress you! After all, the grass is here only today. Tomorrow it is thrown into the fire. Your faith is so small!
29. "Don't spend time thinking about what you will eat or drink. Don't worry about it.
30. People who are ungodly run after all of those things. Your Father knows that you need them.
31. "But put God's kingdom first. Then those other things will also be given to you.
32. "Little flock, do not be afraid. Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
33. Sell what you own. Give to those who are poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out. Put away riches in heaven that will not be used up. There, no thief can come near it. There, no moth can destroy it.
34. Your heart will be where your riches are.
35. "Be dressed and ready to serve. Keep your lamps burning.
36. Be like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding dinner. When he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.