1 Peter 5:7
We can cast our care upon God because He cares for us and provides for our physical and spiritual needs.
John Gill emphasizes the importance of casting all our cares upon God, drawing from 1 Peter 5:7 and its connection to Psalm 55:22. He explains that believers should not be overly anxious about their lives but instead trust in God's providence while still being diligent in their responsibilities. Gill reassures that God cares for both our physical needs and spiritual welfare, providing for us through Christ, who is the source of eternal salvation. This trust in God should not lead to negligence but rather encourage us to actively seek the good of our souls. Ultimately, we are reminded of God's unwavering support and provision in every aspect of our lives.
Text
Ver. 7. Casting all your care upon him,.... "Upon God": as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions read.
The words are taken out of, or at least refer to Ps 55:22, where, instead of "cast thy burden upon the Lord", the Septuagint have it, "cast thy care upon the Lord"; the care of the body, and of all the affairs of life, concerning which saints should not be anxiously thoughtful, but depend upon the providence of God, though in the diligent use of means, which is not forbidden, nor discouraged by this, or any such like exhortation; as also the care of the soul, and the spiritual and eternal welfare of it, which should be committed into the hands of Christ, on whom help is laid, and who is become the author of eternal salvation; nor should this slacken and make persons negligent in the use of means, for the good, comfort, and advantage of their souls:
for he careth for you; for the bodies of his people, and their outward concerns of life, for food and raiment for them, and for the preservation of them, who will not suffer them to want, nor withhold any good thing from them, or ever leave them and forsake them; and for their souls, for which he has made provision in his Son, and in the covenant of his grace has laid help upon a mighty Saviour; and who has obtained an eternal redemption for them, bestows his grace upon them, and gives every needful supply of it to them, and keeps them by his power through faith unto salvation.
Sermon Outline
- Casting all your care upon God
- Why we can cast our care upon God
- He careth for us
- He provides for our physical needs
- He provides for our spiritual needs
Key Quotes
“Casting all your care upon him,.... ''Upon God'': as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions read.” — John Gill
“for he careth for you; for the bodies of his people, and their outward concerns of life, for food and raiment for them, and for the preservation of them,” — John Gill
Application Points
- We should trust God with our worries and concerns, and depend on His providence for our lives.
- We should use means to achieve our goals, but do so with faith and dependence on God's providence.
- We should commit our souls to Christ, who has made provision for our spiritual needs and has obtained an eternal redemption for us.