Have you been feeling anxious lately? Perhaps a little depressed? Are you filled with worry about the future? Rest assured, the Lord does not want us to be anxious or discouraged. He promises to take care of us and to always provide. “The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” (Isaiah 58:11 NIV) I love that image of a well-watered garden. It shows us that we will never be without what we need. God will always ensure we have just what we need, right when we need it.
The very one “…who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar – the Lord Almighty is His name…” cares for you both day and night. (Jeremiah 31:35 NIV) The God of the universe is all powerful and all knowing. Do you trust Him to understand your needs?
Like the psalmist, we can praise God for taking care of us, for listening to our requests and fulfilling our needs: “Praise be to the Lord, for He has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him.” (Psalm 28:6-7 NIV) Have you thanked the Lord for His loving care recently? He is the provider of all good things and is worthy of our praise. Amen!
…My heart trusts in Him, and He helps me…
Psalm 28:7