Bearing One Another’s Burdens

Galatians 6:2 “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:10 “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”

I am privileged and blessed to attend a church where there is love and unity. We have people of many different nationalities, but we are a family. We have great leaders, and the Spirit of the Lord is present in our services. Visitors feel welcome and soon become a part of our congregation. I trust that each of you reading this has a church home. If not, I urge you to find one. Fellowship with other believers is especially important in our walk with the Lord.

In this passage in Galatians, Paul is advising the church of their responsibility to their fellow believers. May I make a few suggestions for ways we can be a blessing, “shine our flashlight,” for our brothers and sisters in Christ?

1. The Children – greet them with a smile, perhaps a pat on the head. Simple words can put a smile on their face, such as, “You look pretty, or handsome today.” Compliment them on their behavior or something kind you have observed them doing.
2. The Youth – Pray for them. Ask the Lord to show you which ones need prayer and then let them know that you have been doing so. As the Lord leads, slip them a bit of cash now and then, just because.
3. Families – Ask the Lord to show you those who may be going through times of trial or difficulty. Pray for the Lord to guide them and direct them as they raise their family. Compliment them on their faithfulness in bringing their children to church.
4. Seniors – They still need your prayers. Problems and difficulties do not disappear as they get older. A special hug now and again will let them know you care.

These are just a few suggestions, and I am sure that as you seek guidance from the Lord, He will show you many ways that you can be a blessing to your brothers and sisters.

Russ Taff wrote the song, “We Will Stand.”  We often sing the chorus:

You’re my brother, you’re my sister.

So, take me by the hand.

Together we will work until He comes.

There’s no foe that can defeat us.

When we’re walking side by side.

As long as there is love We will stand

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I am so thankful that you have placed each one of us in the body where you want us to be. Help us to love and appreciate one another.

Devotion by Anne Johnston.