who daily bears our burdens. (Psalm 68:19)
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)
Thoughts: Once more the church proves itself to be the body of Christ. God bears our burdens daily- lifting the load, giving us peace, and even sympathizes with our weaknesses. But, He often does that through people- especially His people. So believers are called to bear the burdens of others for the glory of Christ. It is not that God magically bears our burdens- though miracles happen more often than we think. More commonly, God uses and calls His body to bear our burdens. The parable of the Good Samaritan was a reminder that we are to call any man in need a neighbor- and to help them with their hurts and their load.
Today, I saw the whole physical family rally around my daughter and son-in-law lifting stuff, cleaning stuff, taking one end of the load as they moved to a different house. I also saw one church member lend them a truck and another (thanks Tracie) brought us a wonderful meal.
The church works best when we see our calling to bear the load of others.
Prayer: Today, help me to see an opportunity to bear the burden of another. (My son and son-in-law carrying a heavy piece of furniture together).
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