Watch Against Worry
Monday, October 2, 2023Key Verse
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance” (Psalm 42:5).
Text — Psalm 42:1-5
Message
According to Mahatman Gandhi, “There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever.” Jesus Christ warned His disciples about the futility and the danger of worry (Matthew 6:25, 27). Worry is evidence of lack of trust in God’s promises and ability to take care of our needs. The Lord watches over you and is deeply concerned about your welfare if you are truly born again.
Christ foretold that believers would have tribulations on earth and encouraged them to live in peace and be of good cheer. Unpleasant situations drain us of the joy of salvation if we welcome them with worry and anxiety. These experiences tend to put our faith and Christian conviction to test. For some of us, the worry could be about examinations, recurring illness, and our future. We forget to take our burdens to the Lord and leave them with Him. Trust in the Lord, persist in prayer and patiently wait for Him to glorify His name in your life.
Quote
Trust in the Lord
Challenge
Worry is not the solution but faith in God is!
Prayer for today
Lord, I exchange all my worries for your peace.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
Impressive and impactful