God’s Truth for Trying Times - 9/9/20

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: ‬1 Peter 5:6-7

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” (1 Peter‬ ‭5:6-7‬)

CONSIDER: God is almighty and all-powerful and to humble ourselves before him is absolutely right. Every human should do so. Believers in Jesus who have been called into fellowship with Christ are able to humble themselves before God. And be humble toward other people. We are to cast all of our cares, worries, and anxieties upon Jesus because he cares for us so much. Our lives are in his hands, our care is his concern. He is intimately acquainted with us and he wants what's best for us and he is at work in us to will and to do his good pleasure.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?