Philippians 4:4-9 "Rejoice in the LORD alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The LORD is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto GOD. And the peace of GOD, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through CHRIST JESUS. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the GOD of peace shall be with you."
For many believers, one of the more persistent sins that plagues them is anxiety. A multitude of troubles can potentially concern us - some big, others small - and many seem to recur on occasion. With the passing of time and the process of maturing one would think that, by now, we would have learned the lesson that GOD is faithful and will not allow us to be tested beyond the level of our understanding of HIS WORD or our capacity to bear under the pressure and strain (1st.Corinthians 10:13 pictured below). We must realize that HE does not give us testing for which we are not ready and capable of enduring.
As one reads the account of the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites, it is clear that they failed to trust the LORD, despite the incredible things HE had done to demonstrate HIS faithfulness to them. HE not only delivered them from the bondage of Egypt, but HE also enabled them to survive in the desert, leading them every step of the way, providing food and drink for them, and giving them HIS Law by which they were to govern themselves as a nation and as individuals until the arrival of their MESSIAH. Likewise, even among the greatest of the Old Testament prophets, priests, and Kings, the Bible repeatedly records their failure to rely upon the LORD. They had so much of GOD's revelation, and yet the testimony they often left for us today is one of fear, worry, and bitterness. Despite the people's continual failures, GOD remained faithful.
Sadly, we do little better than GOD's people of old. The Bible is clear on the need to rely on HIM. "Ask the SAVIOR to help you, comfort, strengthen, and keep you; HE is willing to aid you. HE will carry you through." Let go of anxiety and trust the LORD ! GDF
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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