"Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken."
Ever pick up something too heavy for you to carry by yourself. No matter how hard you tried. groaned or grunted you just couldn't pick it up. Some things are too big to budge. It is not necessary to make attempt after attempt and continue to fail. You need victory. God has an answer, "Cast your burden on Him."
The word picture in this Psalm is a person carrying a burden too heavy to bear alone. The Psalmist reminds you that God is able to receive your load, bear it and to carry your burden. As in most things there is a perquisite. Something has to happen first. You have to cast your burden off of yourself.
You may attempt to convict yourself you can do it alone. You can try to convince friends and family that you can go it alone. You may try to convince God that you don't need His help, but think again. You need help. Be encouraged that God will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
So when you attempt to handle life's burdens and be in control of the outcome you are merely fooling yourself. God desire is for the righteous. His children, to never be shaken or to become unstable or fearful. You will be shaken unless you learn to cast all our burdens on the Lord.
The promise of never being shaken is yours. What are you carrying around right now that has you "shook"? Give it up! Let Jesus have your load by first letting go of your struggle and then, "Cast all your cares upon Him, because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
_________________Today's personal note from Dennis
Greetings from Starbucks in beautiful Tempe, AZ,
By this time you receive this we will be in OHIO! Brrrrrrr!
Thanks for your notes of support and words of prayer you have shared with us this week.
Sandy and I are both doing well and are excited about our time in Ohio this weekend. We are teaching on several Biblical characters and how God used them for His glory when it seemed He should not have. The title we have chosen is: "God is not finished with you yet." Pray for us as we share God's word.
We had a great time this week watching our oldest grandson,
Bennett, in the musical "OKLAHOMA".
He is a freshman at Horizon Learning Center. We are really proud of his accomplishments. He has been blessed with musical abilities like his Dad. (see picture)
Sandy continues to teach on Tuesday mornings at First Baptist Church of Tempe. She has been asked to teach in the spring again. She is praying about that opportunity. Pray for her decision.
I have been asked to teach the Watchmen's Sunday School class on Sunday mornings at FBC November 27, December 4, and 11. I am really excited to give our wonderful teacher Steve Landis a three week break. The class is around 50 in size and primarily folks in 50s and 60s. Great fellowship.
We look forward to being home for the holiday season. Of course for our family that not only means Thanksgiving and Christmas but birthdays. I often joke that with Roger, Mandy, Susan, Collin and Jesus all celebrating birthdays in December. I end up broke at the end of the month.
Thanks again for your prayers and support. You mean so much to us. Take a minute to read today's devotional. I think it will bless you.
God bless all you do and may God be your strength. Ask Him to fill you with His Holy Spirit in order to serve Him. ~ DGW
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