We have a great God! He knows all about us and about all our needs.
“Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Luke 12:27-31
The word “casting” literally means to throw everything on to God; every need, every concern, every discouragement, Everything! “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (I Peter 5:7) He cares for us. What a comfort it gives to know that our God loves and cares for us. In the verses prior to this, it tells us that God resists the proud and gives grace unto the humble. Next, God’s Word tells us to humble ourselves under the mighty Hand of God and He will exalt us or meet our need. Then, He will get all the glory.
I would like to encourage all of us to do the following: To pray more! Go to your Heavenly Father and share every need you have, humble yourself before Him, share your heart’s cry. Cast all your care upon Him and trust Him to do great and mighty things on your behalf. He wants to hear from us. We many times have not because we ask not. “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3
To Praise Him More! Our God is worthy of praise. No matter how tough or discouraging circumstances may be in our lives, God is still in control and desires to meet our every need. He has a purpose for everything that happens in our lives. At midnight, Paul & Silas sang praises unto God and he delivered them from the prison they were in. Praise God from the depths of you heart and see what He will do for you. He is absolutely worthy to be glorified and praised.
When we pray to God and praise Him, He is glorified. He wants to show himself mighty on our behalf. Trust Him! If you are having a difficult time with schooling your children at home, do not let discouragement defeat you. Don’t give up! Pray to God for a renewed vision. Pray to God to meet your need, if it is financial. Begin to praise Him for what He is going to do. God will meet your need! Just Cast all your Care upon Him!
