FREEDOM FROM WORRY

 

Life is full of problems and concerns.

A lot of them are of our own making,

and others we have had no control over.

But does the Bible have an answer to 

the worries of this world?

YES.

"Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said,

'That is why I tell you not to worry about

everyday life --.."

(Luke 12:22 NLT)

Here is clue number one.

Jesus is talking to "his disciples".

If you are living for the Devil, don't

come bagging to God.  Get into relationship

with Jesus Christ first.

Then after talking about the freedom the

birds have of not working or storing up

goods etc. but God still takes care of them

Jesus continues;

"And don't be concerned about

what to eat and what to drink.  Don't

worry about such things.  These

things dominate the thoughts of 

unbelievers all over the world, but

your Father already knows your

needs.  Seek the Kingdom of God

above all else, and he will give you

everything you need."

(Luke 12:29 - 31 NLT)

Here is clue number two.

God has to have complete priority in your

life.  Another place Jesus said it this way;

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all

else, and live righteously and he will

give you everything you need."

(Matthew 6:33 NLT)

Giving our problems to God has always

been a way of life for the Christian.  Even 

the apostle Paul said it this way;

"Don't worry about anything; instead,

 pray about everything.  Tell God 

what you need, and thank him for

all he has done.  Then you will

experience God's peace, which 

exceeds anything we can understand.

His peace will guard your hearts and

minds as you live in Christ Jesus."

(Philippians 4:6,7 NLT)

And the apostle Peter said it this way;

"Give all your worries and 

cares to God, for he cares about

you."

(1 Peter 5:7 NLT)