1 Peter 5:7 - Winning Over Worry.
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Cast all your anxiety on
him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Give all your worries and
cares to God, for he cares about you.
COMMENTARY PEARL
My oldest grandson, Wesley, was turning
sixteen and our large, rambunctious clan had
gathered to celebrate him. Wes ran track, had good
grades, played guitar, and was about to get his
driver's license. That last part worried me. Teen
drivers often drive too fast, and even if they know
better, they sometimes text or talk on the phone.
Wesley's parents had bought him a safe car to drive.
He'd taken drivers' education and demonstrated
good driving skills. Still, I worried. Every day
I asked Jesus to protect Wes.
Awaking with a start on Saturday night, I
looked at the clock - 11:15 p.m. Wes had a curfew
of 11:00 p.m. Was he at home? Was he safe? Fear
overtook me as I thought of all the scary things that
could happen to a new driver. Weekend nights were
especially dangerous with more impaired drivers on the
road. I got up and started to pace the floor. How
many nights had I done this when my own kids were
teenagers? I thought about calling him, but that would
have been over the top. I thought being a
grandparent was supposed to be easier than being a
parent!
There was only one thing for me to do. I
crept back into the bedroom, grabbed my Bible from
the bedside table, went into the living room,
and turned to Psalm 91, a Scripture passage of
protection. Reading Psalm 91 never failed to calm me
when I was most worried. I loved the image of
being covered with heavenly feathers and finding
refuge under those wings. I read this, my favorite
Psalm, three times. Finally, my anxiety soothed, I
was ready to go back to bed and sleep, secure in
my Lord's promise of protection for Wesley. Pat
Butler Dyson
Faith Step: Read Psalm 91 aloud when you
are feeling anxious. [Mornings With Jesus 2021
Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan]
COMMENTARY
Sometimes we put our eyes on a man or a
woman, expecting them to be everything for us. We
expect them to never make a mistake. We expect them
to have all the answers, and they dont.
The prophet Isaiah wrote about King
Uzziah, who ascended to the throne at age 16.
Ultimately, he ruled for 52 years. And according to
Scripture, he did what was right in the sight of the
Lord, and his people loved him. But King Uzziah
made mistakes.
Interestingly, Isaiah made a statement
about Uzziahs death that we often can overlook:
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the
Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and
the train of His robe filled the temple
(Isaiah 6:1 NKJV).
In other words, This man was removed,
and now I see the Lord.
Instead of looking to people, look to
Jesus Christ. He is the only one who will never
fail you. He is the only one who will sustain
you. And He is the one you will meet one day if
you put your faith in Him.
John the Baptist said of Jesus, He
must increase, but I must decrease (John 3:30
NKJV).
Maybe today youre feeling anxious and
worried and afraid. The Bible tells us, [Cast]
all your care upon Him, for He cares for you
(1 Peter 5:7 NKJV). The original word Peter
used for cast isnt a word wed
normally use for throwing something. Rather, it
signifies an act in which we stop worrying about
something and let God assume responsibility for our
welfare.
So take the thing that burdens and
concerns you and throw it onto the Lord. Protect your
mind, and do everything you can to stay close to
Jesus Christ.
People will let us down at times, but
Jesus Christ never will. So we need to put our
eyes on the Lord. [Greg Laurie from Harvest
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com]
ONE LINERS
Through conflict the spiritual life is
strengthened. Trials well borne will develop steadfastness
of character and precious spiritual graces. The
perfect fruit of faith, meekness, and love often
matures best amid storm clouds and darkness. {COL
61.1}
The brook would lose its song if the rocks
were removed. [Your Daily Walk SB]
There are no roses without thorns, nor
victories without battles. [Daily Walk Bible]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC
1 Peter 5:6, 7 - A Journey with Jesus is
Really Living!
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20201118-1052.html
1 Peter 5:7 - Winning Over Worry.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200508-1442.html
Matthew 6:34 - Intimacy With God Destroys
Worry.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20180104-1030.html
Philippians 4:6-7 - Peace Beyond
Understanding.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190511-1519.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor:
https://www.revelationnow.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
