-October 1, 2021-
Good morning, happy Friday,
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
(1 Peter 5:7).
Life is very difficult and there are many things that cause us to be anxious, troubled, worried, or fearful. Certainly COVID-19 is high on the list, but our spouses, children, grandchildren, and friends are even greater concerns. Peter the apostle, elder, preacher, and teacher, knew first hand how care or anxiety can affect a person.
After all, Peter was the disciple who got out of the boat on the Sea of Galilee and with Jesus’ permission began walking on the water. He did fine while his eyes were on the Savior; but as soon as he took eyes off the Lord and focused on the wind and the waves, he began to sink. He cried out to Jesus, “Lord, save me!” Jesus reached out and brought him into the boat and the sea became calm.
Peter learned the lesson of his life. He discovered two things: that cares and troubles come, and we need to cast them upon Him who cares for us. Jesus is only a prayer away. Peter’s prayer was the shortest in the Bible, “Lord, save me,” just three words. When we cast our burdens on the Lord, He is there for us, and cares for us. He doesn’t minimize our cares, but maximizes His care for us.
Psalm 55:22 says, “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” We must cast our burden on Christ and must leave it there. So often we pray and cast our burden on the Lord at the throne of grace, only to take it back again and worry about it. That never works.
Jesus is our burden bearer. He bore the burden of our sin on the cross, and daily He bears our burdens as we call upon Him. Psalm 56:3 says, “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Let’s remember our Lord wants us to cast our care upon Him, all of it, all the time.
The modern hymn writer John W. Peterson wrote, “No one understands like Jesus, when the foes of life assail; You should never be discouraged, Jesus cares and will not fail. No one understands like Jesus, when the days are dark and grim; No one is so near, so dear as Jesus — cast your every care on Him.”
Have a blessed day casting your care upon the Lord. His arms are strong and His heart is overflowing with you. Stay safe and healthy.
In His grace,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 