Wednesday, January 2, 2013

And Oh So Much More

I don't know about you, but I've stepped into 2013 with fear and trepidation. And although I know I should not be worried, I am. God knew I would be from time to time. He's told me in His Word. He also promised to be my stay, strong tower, refuge, comfort, peace, presence, and oh so much more.

The world we face spirals downward. The depravity of man surrounds us. We could be consumed, yet God is our all-in-all, ever-present help, shepherd, guide, light, and oh so much more.

Today as I write, this Scripture comforts...

...do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? ... And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field ... will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore, do not be anxious ... your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow wil be anxious for itself. Matthew 6:25-34 ESV

We face troubled times, ruled by ones who do not honor God. Still, Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords. This sovereign, benevolent Ruler will care for our needs. He's promised.

May I, instead of facing tomorrow with fear, seek first God's Kingdom~casting away all that is worrisome. For then I will focus on God Who is my provider, joy, hope, best friend, anchor, and oh so much more.