He Cares for You

I am not adequately blown away by the reality of what Scripture tells me is true. I am not to worry because "he cares for me." When has this ever been said that a god cared for a man. Greek and Roman gods use men as bartering chips; first caring then casting aside. The world can offer, at very best a legalism in which God is "rooting for us." But it is a legalism none-the-less. I am not to disgard worry because (as the New Age proponent would tell me) "It doesn't do any good." Nor am I to distain worry because "I just can't help it." I am to distain worry and fear because I belong to Him. How amazing.

What do I have that so much needs protecting that it needs my protection as an extra bit of insulation on top of His? Surely my addition to His sovereignty is the subject of many a good laugh in heaven, perhaps many a good cry, as it shows my lack of faith.

My favorite translation of 1 Peter 5:7 ends with "...because you are His charge." What a surprising God that would take His delinquent creation, still writhing in his own disobedience and then say that He will take responsability for this one? It is beyond all reason. It is too wonderful. I worry myself in my foolishness and He gives me more assurance. Nothing new or profound here, I just feel particularly blessed by this reality!