Life is filled with blessings and opportunity, but it is not without its obstacles.
Learning how to deal with a problem or difficult situation is the challenge facing every Christian. Each of us carries a burden of one kind or another whether it comes from sickness,loneliness, financial loss, death, destruction, sin, guilt, or a multitude of other heartbreaking situations. But our Lord makes it possible to bear our own burden and to help others bear theirs.
In Galatians, Paul admonishes us to “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” 6:2-6. Paul does not use the word “law” here in the legal sense, but rather in the sense of a way of life.
If we are helping others bear their burdens with no thought of getting something in return, we are living in obedience to Christ and walking in His
ways, yet if we have ulterior motives we deceive ourselves.
It is important to note that the Greek word for “burden” in verse 2 means “problems, difficulties, sorrows,” whereas the word “burden” in verse 5 means “cargo.” We all have “baggage” that we carry .... which weighs us down. .......burdens that come upon us through no fault of our own or uncontrollable circumstance may require help from someone else. If we are carrying a load brought on by willful disobedience, we turn to Jesus who invites -all who are “heavy laden” to come to Him and “learn the unforced rhythms of grace” Matthew 11:
If we know someone who is carrying a burden brought on through misfortune or other circumstances we can reach out to him/her in love , allowing the Spirit of Christ to be the strength of encouragement and blessing.
Helping others bear their burdens in the spirit and nature of Christ is the fruit of Christ’s followers.
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