Introduction: What does ANXIETY have to do with AUTHORITY? A lot! Peter explains in his epistle. Are you dealing with ANXIETY? Why? What is bothering you? Is there a cure for care? Please follow these defining steps to freedom from ANXIETY:

1.  What does ANXIETY have to do with HUMILITY?

“Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” (1Peter 5:5)

The word “humility” is ταπεινοφροσύνη, (tap-i-nof-ros-oo’-nay), which means lowliness of mind, modesty.

 The word “grace” is χάρις,(khar’-ece), which means as a gift or blessing brought to man by Jesus Christ, favor, gratitude, thanks. 

Praise the Lord for His “GRACE”! Remember: He gives “Grace” to the humble.”

Question: Do we exhibit humility? Are we proud of ourselves, our accomplishments, or do we give the glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?

2. What does ANXIETY have to do with AUTHORITY?

“6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.” (1Pet 5:6)

Notice the word “Under.”

We will never be “Over” until we learn to come “Under.” Even then, we remain “Under” God’s AUTHORITY.

The word “humble” is ταπεινόω: (tap-i-no’-o), which means to make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: I am humbled.

Are you willing to be humbled (brought low) before the mighty hand of God?

3. What does AUTHORITY have to do with VICTORY?

“7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1Pet 5:7)

The word “care” is μέριμνα, (mer’-im-nah), which means care, anxiety. 

Here is where we get the word ANXIETY. In essence, Peter is encouraging believers to throw all our ANXIETIES on the Lord! Why? Because they are too heavy for us to carry. 

Conclusion: Please reread – “….for he careth for you.” Our Lord cares for us!

The second word “care” is μέλει,(mel’-o), which means it is a care, it is an object of anxiety, it concerns.

We are the object of God’s care. Therefore, with HUMILITY, and coming under His AUTHORITY, we can experience His grace and VICTORY!