“but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.” – Mark 4:19.
Henry Ward Beecher was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery and his sermons that emphasized God’s love.
One of Beecher’s favorite stories was about a young man who was applying for a job in a New England factory. Asking for the owner, he found himself in the presence of a nervous, fidgety man who looked hopelessly dyspeptic. “The only vacancy here,” he told the applicant, “is a vice-presidency. The man that takes the job must shoulder all my cares.”
“That’s a tough job,” said the applicant. “What’s the salary?”
“I’ll pay you ten thousand a year if you will really take over all my worries.”
“Where is the ten thousand coming from?” asked the applicant, suspiciously.
“That my friend,” replied the owner, “is your first worry.
None of us is immune to worry. But we can overcome fear and worry and we place our faith in Jesus. Today in prayer, cast all of your worries and anxiety on Jesus and believe in Him.
“There is no need for two to care, for God to care and the creature too.” – Charles H. Spurgeon
God’s Word: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7.
