The Perfect Antidote to Worry!


Psalm 66:5-7
5 Come and see what God has done,
    his awesome deeds for mankind!
6 He turned the sea into dry land,
    they passed through the waters on foot—
    come, let us rejoice in him.
7 He rules forever by his power,
    his eyes watch the nations—
    let not the rebellious rise up against him.

This psalm is all about giving God worship for all He has done, all of who He is, and His control of the future.  As we reflect on God’s faithfulness, we are led to trust in him whatever the future brings. This is especially true when we go through trials and testing.  Here is what one person has said regarding God’s work in history,

“God’s work is never antiquated. It is all a revelation of eternal activities. What He has been, He is. What He did, He does. Therefore, faith may feed on all the records of old time, and expect the repetition of all that they contain.” (Maclaren)”

One of the purposes of the Sacrament of Holy Communion during our worship service is it is the central act of remembering what Jesus did for us. The bread and the wine are a living remembrance of Jesus’ death on the cross, a participation of Jesus’ real presence among us, and a foretaste of the feast to come.  As we bring our sins to the altar, we remember what Jesus has done for us, receive his forgiveness, and come forth in new life. 

Worry is a common thing we all experience. Worry is usually related to a negative future outcome that is out of our control.  The more we obsess about it, the more the anxiety begins to control us.  An antidote to worry is consciously remembering what God has done for us in the past and His promise to always be with us in the future.  When we read the bible, we are reminded of his great deeds.  As we pray we are reminded of His presence and care for us. As we fellowship with others we are encouraged and built up. 


Where in your life are you tempted to fret about something that may or may not happen?  As David says today, “Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind.”  

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