"No strength of our own nor goodness we claim
Our trust is all thrown on Jesus' dear name.
In this our strong tower for safety we hide
The Lord is our power; the Lord will provide."
John Newton
John Newton's hymn gives us the perfect picture of what it means to "cast" your problems, concerns, anxieties, etc. on the Lord. You throw them out - not bringing them back - with the hope of a sure return. I recently watched a fisherman cast out his line - he wasn't just doing it for sport, he was hoping for dinner!
When we trust our good God with our hopes and our fears, He assures us in His word He is able to handle them because of His awesome and limitless power and His great love for us. Why do we turn to so many other sources with our cares? Why do we go over and over them...grazing on them as if they were grass for a cow. David in Psalm 73 knew God would hear him and rescue him.
Do you really believe God is sufficient? Do you really believe He cares for you? Just as the fisherman threw out his line, let us "cast our cares on the Lord". He is just waiting for us to ask!
For further study: Psalm 8:1-4, 18:19, 20:7; Isaiah 30:18, Naham 1:7, John 21:1-6, Romans 15:13, 1 Timothy 6:17, Hebrews 2:6, 1 Peter 5:7.
Be blessed in your understanding of God's word!
Love,
Holly
Holly, what is the name of the hymn by John Newton that you quoted? Again, thanks for communicating God's thoughts in whatever way you do it. Lynn Milam
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Lynn, and thank you. I believe the name is Though Troubles Assail. Thanks for reading! Much love to you...
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