He Cares for You!

Pray that God will fill the Slavic believers with a hunger for His Word: "Desire the sincere milk of the Word" (1 Peter 2:2), and a spirit of prayer: "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Ask God to call many young men and women to serve Him sacrificially and sincerely in places of leadership. Pray that some will choose to serve in other Slavic countries as missionaries. Intercede for the Christian leadership in Eastern Europe that they will withstand the powers of darkness and remain stable in their spiritual roles.

The weight of the whole world seemed to press upon the weary shoulders of Peter, as he walked and talked with the Man that he knew was Messiah. Yet in human weakness he continued to work with the wonderful Master. And while he labored, he watched the Lord lift many of those pressures from his life. Miracles were personally performed just for this fisherman called Peter.

Jesus healed his mother-in-law (Mark 1:29-31). He helped Peter to catch some fish (Luke 5:1-11). He enabled him to walk on water (Matthew 14:22-33). He paid his temple tax (Matthew 17:24-27). And for future safety during His arrest, Jesus healed the ear of Malchus, a soldier physically harmed by Peter (John 18:10-11).

After His resurrection from the dead, Jesus gave Peter power to preach (Acts 2:14-41), to perform miracles (Acts 3:1-11) and to prove his position (Acts 5:1-11). Even when in prison awaiting death, Jesus was determined to protect His faithful disciple until his purpose of life would be fulfilled (Acts 12:1-19).

As Peter remembered all these exciting events, he nodded his head and penned this poignant phrase, "Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7). Peter experienced the exhilarating significance of this explicit promise!

As he rolled his burdens upon the Lord and believed, the unbearable pressure were lifted and relieved.

With shoulders back and head held high in the air, Peter was confident in character and conduct, because Jesus carried his load through every circumstance in his Christian career! And praise the Lord, this promise is "passed on" to us!

Rob Zapotoski,
SMS Acting Director

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"I am; and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven"

Mark 14:62

Pray that the Gospel will reach the millions in the Slavic countries that have not yet heard what Christ has done for them. Many small cities and towns still do not have an official place of worship. Ask God to help the Slavic churches be effective witnesses in their neighborhoods. Pray that souls will continue to be saved, baptized and discipled through the ministries of the church. Pray that the Holy Spirit powerfully and persistently will convict men of sin and lead many to believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world.