I saw an email this
morning that I had a message from one of my doctors. I had not seen him for a
while so I could not imagine what it could be. In order to get the message I
had to log on to a medical site so I waited until I got home. The message
turned out to be a simple reminder. It is flu season and he was reminding me to
get my flu shot.
I appreciate
reminders. It is easy to forget to do things that we don’t do often or put
things off until it is too late. I don’t like getting sick but I also don’t go
out of my way to get a shot unless it is absolutely necessary. My doctor
reminds me because he cares about my health.
The Bible is full of
reminders. There are reminders to avoid sin so we will not have to suffer the
consequences. There are also reminders to do good. My favorite reminders are
the ones that remind me how much God loves me.
In 1 Peter 5:7 Peter
reminds us, “casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.” When we
come to Jesus He gives us a shot of grace. It is like a flu shot for worry. His
grace inoculates us against worry. He gives us His peace and a new concern for
those who do not know Him. It does not mean all worry is gone. He takes our
cares and gives us strength for every situation.
Peter goes on to
remind us, “Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in
Christ Jesus, will personally restore, establish, strengthen, and support you
after you have suffered a little.” 1 Peter 5:10
A shot might be
considered a little suffering. That little suffering saves us from a lot more
later. Following Christ often includes a little suffering. But by His grace a
little suffering is always followed by more grace.
Bro. Robin
