How do you feel about returning a gift? Do you return it and get something else? Do you regift it? Or do you stick it in a closet and forget about it? I personally do not like returning gifts. I feel like I am doing something wrong especially to the person who gave me the gift.
Today, I want to share with you 8 undeniable reasons returning a gift is welcomed. This is a different perspective on a scripture that I have read many times in my Christian walk. It is starred and underlined in my bible. As I started doing the research on this particular scripture, my perspective changed, and I hope that I can convey that to you this morning.
Today’s Scripture References – Psalm 55
Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”
Cast – To throw, cast, hurl, fling; release the weight of it.
Burden – Literally, “gift,” what is assigned to you; lot (that which is given – the care, anxiety, etc. which are thy portion).
Sustain – Literally, “supply food,” which we all need. God promises to meet all our needs.
Philippians 4:19, “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
To be moved – the righteous are in a secure position to receive His favor; they will never be made to slip, fall, or fail.
Cross Ref: Psalm 37:5; Psalm 37:23-24; 1 Peter 5:6-7
Our Invitation to Return the Burden
-Cast your burden on the Lord. God invites you to burden Him with what burdens you.
-Commit your way to the Lord.
-Trust in the Lord.
-Be a good person.
-Humble yourself.
God’s Promises Upon Receipt of the Burden
The bible is full of promises. When it comes to casting our cares, our anxieties, our burdens onto the Lords shoulders without hesitation, His word gives us promises we can cling to. Here are the 8 undeniable reasons giving our burdens back to the Lord is not only a welcomed idea but is necessary to grow in grace.
1. God will sustain you.
2. God will never permit the righteous to be moved.
3. God will bring it to pass.
4. God will order your steps.
5. God will delight in your way.
6. God will uphold you with His hand.
7. God will exalt you at the right time.
8. God will care for you.
Life Application Questions
1. What burden are you carrying that you need to cast upon the Lord?
2. Are you committing your way to the Lord and trusting Him to handle all your cares?
3. Do you desire to know God on a deeper level?