Promises for Anxiety

Have you ever wondered how to respond to the injustices you see in the world? And have you ever wondered how the gospel affects your response to those issues?

You’re not the first to ask these important questions. William Wilberforce was born in 1759, and his Christian faith prompted him to become interested in social reform. He believed you could serve Christ anywhere, even in government roles. William, a member of the English Parliament, was especially influential in the abolition of the slave trade. For many years, he fought against slavery, introducing anti-slavery motions in Parliament and sharing pamphlets, books, and petitions.

William’s faith in Jesus transformed his life. Just like all Christians, he was saved for good works—to serve in Christ’s kingdom (Ephesians 2:8-10). One way he lived out his faith was by using his public position and leadership gifts to love others just as Christ had loved him (1 John 4:19). Besides anti-slavery efforts, William was involved in a number of other social issues, championing the causes of the weak, the poor, and the vulnerable.

Was it easy for him? No, William suffered with illness and enormous opposition, yet he persevered by the power of the Holy Spirit. He leaves behind a wonderful testimony of what happens when God works in the lives of His people.

Jesus reaches down and saves us in our brokenness. He beat the power of sin and death through His death on the cross and His resurrection from the grave. Therefore, as broken people resting in our faith in Christ, we as Christians walk alongside others who are facing their own brokenness we love others like Jesus loved us. • Deborah del Villar

• We live in a world broken by sin and death (Romans 8:19-23). What are some injustices you see in the world today?

• Jesus died and rose again to beat sin and all of its effects. How does this good news affect the way we view brokenness in our world?

• How can we walk alongside others who are facing different kinds of brokenness than we are? How can we love like Jesus does?

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 (CSB)

Read Verses:

Matthew 6:25-34; Romans 8:19-39