Gods Sabbath

P UTTING T HEORY INTO P RACTICE

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Likewise with every other problem, a specific turning over of the problem to God is required. This is in our own interest. When Satan later tempts us to believe that God is unmindful of our trouble or is not really dealing with our problem, we can re member this specific procedure and with positive assurance know that our divine Problem Solver is working on it. 5. Be not reluctant nor hesitant. Many are reluctant to place their burdens on Christ, for they feel that He has too much already that is more important to do. Such need to realize that He is disappointed and frustrated when they take this attitude, for He bids us to cast “all your anx iety on him because he cares for you.” 1Peter 5:7. “... He desires us to lay our perplexities and troubles at His feet and leave them there.” The Ministry of Healing , 249.3. These invitations should be obeyed, no matter what precon ceived opinions, false pride, self-confidence, or personal disposi tions have to be laid aside. We need to recognize that we are in the position of dependent receivers and that we do not have the capacity to carry our own burdens or solve our own problems. Christ alone is able to do this work for us. Once we realize this, we can willingly accept His offer to carry our burdens. We should then bring our cares to Him without delay. “Cast your cares on the L ORD , and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22 Refuse to rely on appearances Once Christ has the case in His hand, He immediately goes to work on it, although it may take days, weeks, months or even years for His solution to be effected. On other occasions the answer comes immediately. It depends on the various factors involved. For instance, when Daniel was pleading with the Lord for an swers in respect to Israel’s future, a delay in replying to the prophet was caused by the necessity to do battle with the Per sian king. Three weeks passed before Gabriel could be released to communicate with Daniel. The Patience of the Saints