Text:
Psalm 121:4
Behold, He
that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
How many of
us have spent sleepless nights worrying about things we cannot control? We toss
and turn fretting about tomorrow, borrowing from its troubles. It becomes a vicious
cycle, tearing us apart, consuming us from the inside out. It robs us of our
joy and defeats us from within. If we are not careful it can affect those
around us.
I was told
of a man who was facing a crisis he could not control and a friend told him to
read Psalm 121:4. Just before going to bed he decided to read the passage and
was comforted by his new discovery. When he finished, he knelt by his bed,
prayed and concluded with this; “Well, Lord, there’s no need for both of us to
stay up all night. Good night Lord, I’m going to sleep while you stay awake.”
Although it may seem difficult to allow Him to take our
worries and go to sleep at night, we have another verse that can help ease the
tension. Phil. 4:6-7 says, “Be careful (do not worry) for nothing, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made
know unto God. And the peace of God (listen to it the peace of God) which passes all understanding shall keep your
hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” So, why not let Jesus take our
problems? Who knows, we may even be able to, “Get Some Sleep.”
Louis Edwards
