"And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need." (Luke 12:29-31 NLT)
Worry. Dread. Anxiety. How many of us are plague by such things? What does it profit us but more of the same?
Lately I've been thinking about how much I need Jesus and what He means to me. In the big scheme of things, what do we need more than Him? He is by our side. He is in our corner. Always and forever.
What does Jesus mean to you? How does He provide for you? How has He provided for you?
As they reached the Red Sea, the Israelites worried as the Egyptians were closing in on them. And then Moses shared these words, "Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” (Exodus 14:13-14 NLT)
The Lord Jesus does fight for us. He does provide. He fought and provided with His very own life on the cross and came out victorious!
When we are stressed, in need, worried, freaked out, what does Jesus say to us but the same words He shared with Paul, "My grace is all you need." (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)
When I think about all of the ways in which Jesus provides for me, I think, "How does a person live their life without Jesus?" I just can't fathom it. And this is why we do what we do. This is why we introduce people to Jesus. This is why we live our lives per His mission to seek and save the lost, those far from knowing Him.
What is your response to all of this?
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