In his letter to believers Peter calls us to cast our cares on God. He writes, Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 (CSB) There is no shortage of care and anxiety in this …
Have you ever thought about what a blessing it is that God hears the prayers of His children? Regarding the Lord’s attention to our prayers, Peter wrote, For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12 …
God is a mighty warrior who fights for His people. The prophet Isaiah refers to God’s might stating, No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD. Isaiah 54:17 Be …
In his letter to the church in Philippi, Paul encouraged these believers not to worry but to pray. He wrote, Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (CSB) Paul …
Did you know that the Apostle Paul wrote that God is working all things for the good of Christ followers? He asserted in his letter to the church in Rome, We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (CSB) Notice that Paul doesn’t say …
“Offer sacrifices in righteousness and trust in the Lord.” Psalms 4:5 (CSB) Do you trust the Lord? God is holy. He is not like us. He is absolute moral perfection. He is all powerful, all knowing, and all present. We are finite. We are helpless. We can only be in one place at one time. Yet, we struggle with trusting …
