School can be so tiring. I just finished a 5 day paper writing stint that resulted in three 5-10 page mediocre papers. It's so frustrating to be undisciplined. As school is winding down, I feel myself winding tighter with stress and worry. It's difficult not to worry about what next semester holds. Looking at the busy calendar ahead of me always makes things worse. It is unfortunate that I must look at it everyday. I find it interesting that we as humans have such a strong fear, or concern if you prefer, about the unknown. Why is this fear so strong throughout the entire human race? It seems that this is a fear common to man no matter his/her race, gender, creed, faith, etc.. Could it be our pride?
Christ tells us in Luke 12:22-31, that we should not worry about what tomorrow holds. He reminds us to consider the lilies of the field that are clothed in more splendor than Solomon himself. In my church there is a simple painting on the wall of a silhouetted bird. The caption at the bottom of the painting simply says, "Consider Birds. Luke 12." It is such a strong reminder every time I attend church that the Lord is sovereign and he will take care of us. If he cares for the creation, who from Genesis is clearly less favored by God than man, surly he will care for us above and beyond what he does for them. Why do we not trust him then? What causes us to doubt? I think the answer lies in Luke 1:
"He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate" (vv. 51-52)
I'm not sure if there is much left to say. The text certainly speaks for itself. God is not pleased with proud people. Worrying is one of the most simple forms of pride. God opposes the proud because prideful people do not submit themselves to the will of God. If we worry, we are simply full of pride and refusing to submit. Does this mean that we are called to live a life of inaction? Does God expect us to wait on him to do things for us? Absolutely not. We are still responsible to what God has called us to daily. It is the future callings that Christ commands us not to worry about. My future calling, or at least for next semester is my education. Therefore, Christ commands me not to worry about how hard school will be next semester because he has given me the ability to get through it. Whatever Christ has called you to he will give you the ability and the drive to complete it in a manner that glorifies Him. Praise be to God. Be encouraged.
-Justin
P.S. The picture above was taken this past summer in Colorado. It is my most favorite place to be. If God cares for and beautifies his creation like this, surely he will take care of me.
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