Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Three Kinds of Burdens

Burden is defined as "anything carried or endured, a load."

Some burdens we must bear alone (Galatians 6:5).
Choosing between right or wrong (Joshua 24:15).
Consequences of sin (2 Samuel 12:19--23).
Eternal judgment (2 Timothy 4:6--8).

Some burdens others can bear or we bear for others (Galatians 6:2).
Physical needs (Galatians 6:10).
Need for prayer (James 5:15--16).
Work of the church (1 Corinthians 3:5--9).

Some burdens we cast on the Lord (1 Peter 5:6--7).
Sin's debt (1 Peter 1:17--19).
Anxiety (Philippians 4:6).
Physical needs (Matthew 6:25--34).

Let us faithfully carry the burdens we have to endure on our own, but let others help us carry those that can be shared. And let's help others carry some loads. God is waiting with open arms to help you with your spiritual burdens. Jesus said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). --Roger Genung