Issue 14 - Day 2

Galatians 6

Galatians 6:2-5
2)  Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
3)  For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
4)  But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5)  For every man shall bear his own burden.

What law is it that tells us to bear one another’s burdens? It is the law of Christ, that we love one another as he also has loved us. We are indeed to bear one another’s burdens. What does this mean in practice?

There are three parts to bearing other’s burdens. Firstly, do not think too highly of yourself. If you are believing yourself to be more than you really are, you certainly won’t be thinking of others. Secondly, we are to check our own work, so that we know we are doing God’s will. God has given each of us tasks to perform and we must do them, or we will not be able to help others. take pride in what you do, not in the failings of others. Thirdly, act from a heart of love. God’s love reached to the ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross. How much do you love your brother in Christ, and what are you prepared to do to help him or her through difficult times?

From a practical point of view, in any line of work, if you do not get your own assignments finished you cannot help others. Any help you do give will just appear to your boss to be avoidance of your work. Get it done then help others and you will be appreciated doubly. It is the same spiritually speaking. Keep your eyes open, fulfil the will of God for your life and ask God to give you a servant heart towards others.