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He Knows Just What I Need. I Peter 5:7. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. . “Cast” Throw forcefully in a specified direction. “all ” Refers to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing. “your”
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I Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
“Cast” • Throw forcefully in a specified direction. • “all” • Refers to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing.
“your” • Belonging to the person the speaker is addressing. • “anxiety” • Feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
“on” • In the possession of. • “Him” • God • “He” • God
“cares” • The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something • “you” • The person being addressed
Don’t just tell me… Show me!
The Centurion (Luke 7:1-10) …was hurting because someone he loved was dying. Jesus cared. • Real faith and understanding shows itself in humility.
The widow (v 11-17) …was hurting because someone she loved was dead and she was alone. Oh, how Jesus cared! • When Jesus saw pain, He took care of it no matter what the cost.
John the Baptist (v18-35) …was hurting because he was discouraged and doubts had arisen. • The Lord deals with different people in different ways, and always works even badthings out for our good.
The Woman (v36-50) …was hurting because she had seen her own sinfulness, and the glory and love of Jesus. • She was an embarrassment to everyone but our Lord.
Key Points • People who hurt don’t all need to be dealt with in the sameway. We need to seek God’s wisdom. • James 1:5 • But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Key Points • We need to do something. There are hurting people everywhere- they are seen only by people with caring, sensitive hearts! • You will never be in a place or situation where God does not careaboutyouand for you.
Key Points • If we are going to live for Jesus, we must act like Jesus- see the hurtingand helpthem.