ODB: Fret-Free Living
December 6, 2011
Don’t despair because of evil; God will have the last word.
READ: Psalm 37:1-11
Do not fret—it only causes harm. —Psalm 37:8
Does it bother you to see how much attention is paid in today’s culture to people who stand for all the wrong things? Perhaps it is entertainment stars who get the headlines while espousing immoral philosophies in their music, movies, or programs. Or it could be leaders who openly thumb their noses at right-living standards.
It would be easy to fret about this and wring our hands in despair, but Psalm 37 suggests a better way. Listen to David’s wise advice: “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity” (v.1).
While it is right to be “salt and light” (Matt. 5:13-14) in this tasteless, dark world—attempting to counter sin by reflecting Jesus’ light wherever possible—we cannot let negative forces cause us to live in anger and wrath (Ps. 37:8). Instead, we must rely on God to have the ultimate say about evildoers: “They shall soon be cut down like the grass” (v.2). Beyond that, we should take David’s approach: (1) “Trust in the Lord, and do good.” (2) “Feed on His faithfulness.” (3) “Delight yourself also in the Lord.” (4) “Commit your way to the Lord.” (5) “Rest in the Lord” (vv.3-7).
We may not like what we see and hear from some aspects of society, but remember this: God is in control. Trust Him to do what is right. And don’t fret.
— Dave Branon
Source: Our Daily Bread
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God not only has the last word, but also the last laugh.
Wonder what we are putting our effort and time in our battles? Social injustice, poverty, wife and children abuses, or our own rights and privileges. Can we forgo our comfort for the sake of others? If yes, then you will involve in serving the Lord in ministry.
That is exactly how the Lord wants us to be living in the light of Eternity with a pin point focus on the real reason we are here on the earth and that is to specifically reflect God in our every day lives. What a witness it is as well when we can live as you say Dave in “Fret Free Living” which is what the world is looking for. If we are always angry because of others or frustrated then why would anyone want to be a Christian? Where is the peace of Christ that surpasses all understanding (Phil 4:6&7) or the Joy of the spirit that should be evident and draw people to Christ? All that to say I hope that this Christmas people are taking heed to this little bread crumb and showing people why Christmas has made the difference in their lives.