Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
It’s interesting to read about how people view God. God is not some angry “god” who sits on high just waiting on whom He can proclaim judgment. Yes, judgment is part of who God is because He is just and righteous. But the Bible lets us know that God cares for us so much! He cares what we are going through, and wants to help us go through the difficulties of life.
But what exactly does the phrase “suffer the righteous to be moved”? The word “moved” stood out to me. I wanted to explore that a little further so I could fully grasp its meaning. The Hebrew word for moved is:
מוֹט
môṭ
mote’
A primitive root; to waver; by implication to slip, shake, fall: – be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay, X exceedingly, fall (-ing down), be (re-) moved, be ready shake, slide, slip.
The highlighted synonyms spoke to me. We can’t always be Super Christian with Bible in hand. After one is born again, one can be assured that there will be trials to deal with. But with the trial, God promises to provide peace and comfort. Just because we tell Him all of our problems and sorrows does not mean that God thinks less of us. We aren’t removed from His family because of our frailties. Christian, do not feel guilty for doubting or feeling spiritually faint. It is at this time that you will feel God getting closer to you. What we do see in today’s definition of “move” is that God will not allow His child to be so cast down that the child will cease to love God altogether. This happens to those who profess salvation but never actually became born again. But to the child of God, He has given this promise!
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Psalm 121:2-3 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. (3) He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
The same God who helped David, helps us! So don’t hesitate to cast your burdens on the Lord because He promises to help us to keep going! He gives us the strength and peaceful joy as a result of trusting Him!
Are you overcome by the burden you are carrying? Only God’s Word can heal that. You tell God your problems and He responds to you as you read His Word. Trust in Him while you wait!
Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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