Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7)

God Cares For Me

The world can be a cold place of insensitive slights, abandonment, persecution, neglect, prejudice, and hatred. It can feel as if no one cares. The world rushes on with a single mind of seeking the welfare of self above all else. It’s a “dog-eat-dog” world of cruelty guided by the selfish pursuits of personal gain, no matter the cost. Friendships are destroyed. Relationships are broken. People feel abandoned by the world, leaving them in a state of despair. The worries of life overwhelm the soul to the point of depression, gloom, and hopelessness. Hearts cry out for compassion and understanding. No one calls out to answer.

God is the Creator of the universe. He formed the world by His word. On the sixth day, He formed man from the dust of the ground and then, taking a rib from the man, created woman. God placed the man and woman into a garden of paradise where all their needs were met. He provided a place of security, comfort, and His presence for them to share. There was no hopelessness because man was dwelling in the presence of God. What changed was sin. Satan deceived the woman to eat of the forbidden fruit, and she gave some to Adam. As a consequence of sin, Adam and Eve were driven from the paradise home into a world of cruelty and despair. The sufferings of life came because of sin. God’s answer for sin would come many generations later in the form of Jesus of Nazareth, His only begotten Son.

Jesus came to save mankind from the wrath of God. Through the death of Jesus, the world was offered grace to come to the throne of God for the remission of sins. In the waters of baptism, God cleansed the soul of sin and made man anew as a new creation. Hope springs eternal in the soul washed in the blood of Jesus. What Jesus Christ accomplished was to testify to how much God loves His creation. He willingly gave His Son to die for the sins of the world, who had no sin. It was God’s will that Jesus died to show how much He cared for sinful men. The sacrifice of Jesus was the eternal gift of a loving and caring Father, offering salvation to a world He created for His glory.

Throughout the story of God’s plan to save mankind, the Creator has repeatedly shown His mercy and grace. When men humble themselves to submit to the will of God, they find the peace that passes all understanding and the compassion of a loving Father. The reason there is misery in the world is because of sin and rebellion. When the world refuses to submit to the will of God, it can and will only find misery, death, pain, and suffering. It is only when a man humbles himself under the mighty hand of God that he will find peace and happiness. The heavenly Father wants to exalt His children. He wants His children to cast all their cares upon Him because He cares for them. God cares for His children.

The tragedy of life is found in the hearts of those who do not know God and refuse to accept His will in their lives. God’s greatest treasures are found by those who seek His will, follow His word, and bask in the glory of His grace. True happiness in life can only be found in one place – in Christ Jesus. The resounding joy of living is to know that while the world may ignore and despise the downtrodden, God cares and longs to bless the troubled souls. No one is unimportant in the eyes of God. No matter the burden that is taken upon the heart, God cares, and He loves. He desires for men to cast their burdens upon Him, because He really, really cares. It matters to the Lord God the trials and afflictions endured by His children.

Faith can be hard to accept because it is the invisible attributes of God that are clearly seen through the eye of faith. God has revealed Himself in nature and explained Himself in scripture. Humbling the heart under the mighty hand of God is where peace begins. Life can be lifted in due time through the mercies of God. The Lord is not asleep, nor does He become weary. There is never a time when God will not listen. His will is ready to be performed in the lives of those who will give themselves to Him. Understand and know: God cares for you.