The Bible clearly teaches that we are not to worry. In fact, the Bible tells us what to do with our worries. We are to place them upon the Lord.
Psalm 55:22 - Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him (Jesus) because he cares for you.
This is a great deal. I need to take my problems and hand them over to Christ. I have limited ability to solve anything. What authority does Christ have? Ephesians 3:20 says that He “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine”.
I can ask for crazy big stuff and even if I can’t rightly ask for it … I can sure imagine big big stuff! But this verse says that Christ has the authority to do way way way more than that! It is saying that Christ has the authority to take your wildest need, worry or concern and blink it done. That’s authority! He can change your situation. And He wants to do that for you. We need to have faith in Him!
Most people take their problems to someone with limited capacity to solve the problem. If your kid comes home from college and asks you for a $5,000 loan … you may say no problem and write the check. But there is an amount that could be asked for where we would have to say no.
Not so with the Lord!
So you ask … Well, I have never seen the Lord so how do I know He is there? Seeing doesn’t prove everything. Some will say, you can’t see Jesus … so He isn’t there. Who has seen the wind? You know the wind is there by seeing what it does. You can’t see electricity but you probably won’t stick your finger in an electrical outlet more than once.
I have experienced the Lord in my life by seeing what He is doing and what He has done. Perhaps that is your story too. I pray that the Lord will reveal Himself to you. But today, I hope to encourage you who are having a tough go and want to remind you that the Lord is limitless in His ability and authority to alter your situation. I have seen this authority to alter situations in our family THIS WEEK. Praise the Lord!
There are so many people in this economic down trend that are in need of encouragement today. Gloom can be everywhere if you are in need. The Christmas season is upon us and you may be trying to be upbeat … but there is underlying concern in your life.
Some of you have already lost your jobs. Some are worried about their jobs right now. And there are some of you who are worried that their companies won’t survive this pinch.
I want to encourage you who are in the fire right now to take your problems and worries of these situations to the Lord. He is able to deliver you!
Find that Bible. Dust it off and read these for yourself. Underline them!
Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Zephaniah 3:17 - The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Deuteronomy 31:8 - The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Psalm 9:9-10 - The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 23:4 - Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Matthew 11:28-29 - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
As believer's in Christ, we need to stop living under circumstances. Jesus has all authority to change them and He can provide strength to live with them if that is His will. Call upon Him for help. No one ever cared for you like Jesus! Call to Him today.
NikonSniper Steve
4 comments:
Amen. Good post Steve :-)
Hi Steve, I just want to tell you that I enjoy reading what you have to say as much as I enjoy looking at your beautiful pictures.
Dear Steve
Its funny how Just tonight I was thinking about all the folks that were NOT baring fruit in my life god has removed from my life.
Also thank you with replacing brautton retart with brain dead. The R word is used too much these days and many times out of context.
We all have our areas of straigth and weaknesses but that doesnt make you a retard.
Retarded folks don't wish to be that way,Nor do handicapped people or any other folks with birth defects.God wants us to lift one another up NOT tear each other down.
Oh gosh im ramblin'tell me to shuddap now!
Merry Christmas!
Trish
Beautiful. I suffer from depression and it makes my mind get all jumbled up, and it's hard to appreciate my blessings. Just last night I was begging the Lord to help my mind and my spirit. He did, and I know he will help anyone who bows their knee and humbly asks. Thank you for your blog today. Bless you!
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