By

Shelby G. Floyd


Paul wrote a letter to the Galatian Christians in which he urged them to bear and share the burdens of life. He said, “Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). But we should not expect others to do it all. Everyone has a personal responsibility. So, Paul adds, “For each one shall bear his own load” (Galatians 6:5).

But when our burdens are too heavy for us and our brothers and sisters, we are to hand them over to the Lord, as the word of God teaches, “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:6-7).

“Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble” (Proverbs 3:34).

For thus says the High and Lofty One
Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
“I dwell in the high and holy place,
With him who has a contrite and humble spirit,
To revive the spirit of the humble,
And to revive the heart of the contrite ones” (Isaiah 57:15).

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Shelby Floyd, Minister, Heartland Church of Christ, 1693 West Main Street, 1693 West Main Street, Greenwood, Indiana 46142