1 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7 NIV). The context of this verse finds Peter giving instruction on proper behavior to various people. First, he gives advice to the elders about being good shepherds of God’s flock. Second, he directs his instruction to those who are younger, telling them to submit to their elders and to clothe themselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. Before continuing with a warning about the devil, we find our verse.

From time to time everyone experiences some degree of anxiety from a wide range of factors. Peter tells his readers to release it by casting it onto God because he cares for you. For many this may prompt the question of how is that done. In Philippians 4:6 - 7 (NASB), Paul gives valuable instruction on how to cast our anxiety onto God: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 NASB). See notes on these verses.

Prayer

Father, thank you for the joy I experience when I write these lessons. I find your word so nourishing to my soul. The wisdom I gain from my study far exceeds any wisdom the world has to offer.