❤️Our God Cares for Us

                

                 - Bro. M. Geo Prakash

The Bible says that our God cares for us. When we care about someone, it means we have a personal concern for them. If we truly care, we will not fail to reach out and inquire about their well-being.

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." (1 Peter 5:7)

A student who dreamed of studying medicine had good marks but could not afford the fees. When her situation was published in the newspapers, a well-known businessman stepped forward to sponsor her education. As a result, she was able to join medical college without any financial worries. The businessman took upon himself all her financial burdens.

In the same way, since God cares for us, He will take care of our burdens. All we need to do is place our trust in Him with faith. If we hold on to Jesus Christ with unwavering faith, He will never forsake us.

The above is just one example. However, God does not want us to place our trust in people. The Bible says:

"It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)

People are subject to change. Even those who promise to help us may be unable to fulfil their commitments due to unforeseen circumstances.

God's Care Through a Simple Bird’s Nest

I once read about an incident in the life of a devout Christian engineer. When a highway department was widening a road, he was given the responsibility of cutting down the roadside trees. Under his supervision, trees were being cut and cleared.

When they came near a particular tree, he noticed a bird’s nest among its branches. Out of concern, he asked one of the workers to climb the tree and check the nest. Inside were tiny baby birds.

The engineer, moved with compassion, instructed his team not to cut the tree immediately. He decided to wait for ten to fifteen days so that the birds would have time to leave the nest. Meanwhile, they continued cutting the other trees.

After the waiting period, they returned to cut the tree. That day, the engineer was feeling spiritually discouraged, thinking, "There seems to be no progress in my spiritual life. Problems keep coming one after another."

Out of curiosity, he climbed the tree and looked inside the empty nest before cutting it down. To his surprise, he found a small piece of paper with a Bible verse written on it:

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." (1 Peter 5:7)

It was a Sunday school memory verse written by a child. The bird had unknowingly picked up that paper and used it in its nest. This incident deeply touched the engineer’s heart and brought a great transformation in his spiritual life. He realized that if God could protect a tiny bird’s nest through His Word, how much more would He care for His children in times of distress!

King David’s Faith in God

King David declared with confidence:

"I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved." (Psalm 16:8)

If we, too, set the Lord before us, we can place all our concerns and worries upon Him and be at peace.

"As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him." (Psalm 18:30)

Why Do We Worry?

Today, many of us are burdened with worries. The reason is that we focus more on our circumstances than on God. We often fail to realize that God has the power to change any situation.

Jesus asked:

"Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?" (Matthew 6:27)

Worrying does not change anything. Instead, we must think and act wisely to resolve our concerns.

In Luke 8, we read about a woman afflicted with an issue of blood for twelve years. She had spent all her wealth seeking medical treatment but found no cure. She was filled with worry and despair. But the moment she realized that neither her efforts nor the doctors could heal her, she turned to Jesus Christ. That very day, she received her healing.

This does not mean that seeking medical treatment is wrong. In fact, Jesus Himself said, "They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick." (Matthew 9:12)

Moreover, Luke, the writer of this incident, was a physician. The key lesson here is that although medical treatment is necessary, true healing comes from God.

Victory Belongs to the Lord

The Bible says:

"The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD." (Proverbs 21:31)

Preparing the horse for battle is essential, but victory ultimately comes from God. Similarly, medical care and physical fitness are important, but they alone cannot guarantee good health—God’s grace is needed. Since He cares for us, we must place all our worries and hopes in Him.

God’s Strength in Our Weakness

People often rely only on their strength when they are healthy and successful. They trust in their own abilities. But when faced with illness or unsolvable problems, they turn to God as their last resort.

It is in our weakness that we truly experience God’s power. That is why God told Paul:

"My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Are you feeling weak today? Are you troubled by sickness, debt, or unsolvable problems? Do you feel overwhelmed by challenges? If so, acknowledge your weakness and surrender to God. It is in your weakness that you will experience His strength.

Trust God Like a Child

Dearly beloved, the Word of God is true. If we receive it with the faith of a little child, we will witness miracles in our lives. All we need to do is surrender our ways and our lives to Him and wait for His intervention.

"Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." (Psalm 37:5)