Biblical Reflections · Christian Life
Are we letting the rush of life carry us away?
4 min read, approximately
“I hate and detest lies; I love your law. Seven times a day I praise you because of your righteous judgments.” (Psalms 119:163-164)
Starting in a rush?
Ding, ding! The bell rings: first round!
Ring, ring! The alarm has gone off! And off we run! Brushing our teeth, taking a shower, getting the children ready, breakfast, transportation, being stuck in traffic, running late, arriving at work with so much to do. Lunchtime comes, and we eat quickly because otherwise we won’t have enough time…
Ding, ding! The bell rings: second round!
We keep working, drinking coffee to keep going! Meetings with the boss, leaving work, the ordeal of the commute, rushing to pick up the children, getting home, lying down to watch the latest show, almost falling asleep…
‘Lord, you know I love you; I thank you for zzzzzzzzzz’
We have been caught up in the rush…
What does the Bible teach about being caught up in worry and haste?
The Word teaches us that the Lord, almighty, magnificent, and wonderful, who could do everything at once, has taken time:
\1. With creation
“And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work he had done in creation.” (Genesis 2:3)
\2. With us
“For you formed my innermost parts; you covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise you, for your works are awe-inspiring and wonderful; I am amazed, and my soul knows it well.” (Psalms 139:13-14)
And not only that… Despite our sin, he forgave us, washed us, purchased us, justified us, accepted us as children, and gave us his Holy Spirit… You and I matter to the Lord! But…
How important is the Lord to us?
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to them and dine with them, and they with me.” (Revelation 3:20)
Will we continue our daily routine, leaving the leftovers for the one who takes time for us, or will we make a change and give the Lord the place that belongs to him in our lives?
Let us decide today; tomorrow may be too late!
“A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. GOD, you are my God; I will rise early to seek you. My soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you, in a dry, parched land without water.” (Psalms 63:1)
And if we still have doubts about it, let us remember that
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything let your requests be made known to God through prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
Prayer and supplication?
Here is an example of prayer showing how God is aware of everything that makes us anxious:
“You, then, should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be held holy. May your kingdom come. May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for yours are the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.” (Matthew 6:9-13)
Are we letting the rush of life carry us away?
Today is a good day to begin meditating on God’s Word and making every promise in it our own, so that we can gain confidence and assurance! Why, or for what purpose? Because
“You will keep in perfect peace the one whose thoughts remain fixed on you, because they have trusted in you.” (Isaiah 26:3)
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May God continue to bless you, and may you continue to have an excellent day in Christ Jesus!