Luke 12:32
Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Jesus spoke these words to address worry. Our lives can be consumed by various circumstances: health issues, family problems, car breakdowns, clothing and food, or even the reports we see and hear in the news. But Jesus advised us not to worry or be afraid because life is not about material possessions.
While our concerns are genuine, you reassure us that You will be with us no matter what comes our way. You are far superior to any problem we face, so we should look to You instead of being afraid of our problems. You know our every need before we recognize them, and You have all the answers before we even ask.
Lord, You have solved an even more significant problem: we faced eternal death, condemned for our sins. You sent Jesus to overcome our sins for everything we think, say, and do, and for all the worries the world would throw at us. He went to the cross and became sin for us to defeat sin, death, and the Devil. In faith, we trust Jesus has forgiven us, and we cast our cares to You. You have withheld nothing from us; Your kingdom is ours, and as Jesus said, You were pleased to give it to us.
Thank You for sending Your Son to overcome sin, death, and the devil, so we may have peace, joy, and hope. Those blessings are ours because of Christ’s work. He died on the cross for all our sins, granting us forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life. Strengthen our faith so we can confidently release all our worries and attain everlasting peace, united with You.
Please let us share our peace with those who do not know You. Create faith in their hearts so that they, too, will become part of Your little flock, receiving salvation and eternal life, and becoming heirs of heaven. Amen.
Written through Pastor Roger Emmons
Jesus instructed us to cast our cares and burdens on Him; since He has promised this, He will keep His word and address all our concerns. Do not be afraid; through faith in Jesus, God has given you His kingdom.