Lord's Day Devotion - Lifted Burdens

 

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7).

What a blessed invitation from Jesus!  All our anxiety and cares can be placed on Him.  This offer's motivation being, because He cares for you.  We can cast, not just some, but all our cares.  His shoulders are strong and sturdy aplenty.

When we avail ourselves of this invitation to let Jesus carry our burdens and care, we are reminded of His great act of love.  The story from Calvary where Jesus died on the cross for our sins and sorrows.

Since He did all that and rose again from the dead by the power He had within Him and gained victory over death (see 1 Corinthians 15:55-58), we can realize that His arm is not shortened that He cannot also carry our anxieties (see Isaiah 59:1-2).  What blessed relief then when we give them all to Him.  We can do this because of the offer of salvation we have accepted.  Accept this invite too.  Indeed cast all your anxieties upon Him.  He cares for you deeply.

Give thanks then with a grateful heart this Lord's Day as you partake of the broken bread and drink from the cup of wine in remembrance of all He has done for you.

Thank You, Lord Jesus for the salvation we have through You.  I'm forgiven and have everlasting life.  I'm also deeply grateful for the invite to cast all my anxieties, cares and burdens upon You.  Indeed my mind feels more at rest and that there is less load on my shoulders.  It feels lighter.  You are so loving and caring.  In You I put my trust and entrust these all to You.  My burden has been lifted.

                                                        ~ERC  may 2024 ~

Based on 1 Peter 5:7 NIV.

Sing, Burdens Are lifted At Calvary, along with the Gaither Music people.