August 6th, 2010 12:02 by Craig As I was driving back to church this morning I listened to a talkback show where a psychologist was describing the devastating effects of anxiety.
As he talked about how so many of his clients were paralysed by anxiety – even to the point that they could not work – I reflected on the Scripture passage I taught on this week in Luke.
In Luke 12:22-23 Jesus said: “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.”
When our life consists of the things of this world – what we can buy, what we can accumulate, what we can earn – and considering the tenuous nature of possessions, jobs, even life itself – if that is our world and hope – no wonder we are often anxious.
But how liberating for us as children of God to know that our life is the kingdom of God – seeking first Christ and His kingdom. Our Father knows what we need – and will provide that – and nothing can separate us from His love.
Our hope is eternal – but how wonderful that even here in this life – our ever-loving Father gives us what we need.
Even just reading these promises of Jesus helps our anxiety to fade. Meditating on the love our Lord has shown to us – makes anxiety recede as the things of this earth grow strangely dim – and the glory of Christ grows ever stronger.
