Un-Cast Cares
1 Peter 5:7-8 says, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” The way these verses connect tells me that un-cast cares can be an open door through which our adversary can attempt to attack and devour. What are you anxious about? What are you afraid of? What concerns are so heavy that you can’t off-load them? I heard someone say, “One of the highest forms of pride is attempting to carry our burdens alone.” Perhaps that’s why Jesus spoke to Martha in Luke 10:41 when she was, “worried and troubled about many things” and referred her to her sister, Mary, who “sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what He said.” Jesus said to Martha, “Your sister has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” There’s room for YOU at Jesus’ feet, and if you’ll sit there long enough, you’ll begin to hear His word again. Grace will fill you. Perspective will return. Strategy will be downloaded. And as you begin to “cast your cares,” the enemy of your soul will leave you.