Have you ever noticed that as humans we have a way of making things harder and more difficult? And then there are the times that spiral out of our control. Our wisdom and understanding are so limited. More than ever we are in need of divine intervention and leadership. Jesus sees that need and shares his great compassion with us. “…What pity he felt for the crowds that came because their problems were so great and they didn’t know what to do or where to go for help. They were sheep without a shepherd.” Matthew 9:36
As believers we have a friend who daily bears our burdens. He just asks that we follow Him. “Give your burdens to the Lord, He will carry them.” Psalms 55:22 The psalmist realized that the best action in times of trouble and difficulty was not to run away from our problems but to cast them upon the Lord. It has been said, “He who once bore the burden of our sins and sorrows requests that we should now and ever permit Him to bear the burden of our cares.” Friends, do not be alarmed when situations, emotions and experiences are beyond what we can humanly bear for the Lord our God is here with us. “…Don’t be afraid, for I have ransomed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty you will not drown! For I am the Lord your God, your Savior, the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 43:1-3
How constant is our joy to know that in those dark hours we have One to carry our burdens. There are times we need simply to run into his arms and let him hold us till the storm passes. What was too hard for us is once again brought within the bearable, not by our strength but by God’s. “O God my strength! I will sing your praises for you are my place of safety. My God is changeless in his love for me and he will come and help me.” Psalms 60:9,10 In this moment turn to the Burden Bearer and you will once again be established upon solid ground. Psalms 42:11 …”O my soul, don’t be discouraged. Don’t be upset. Expect God to act! For I know that I shall again have plenty of reason to praise him for all that he will do.. He is my help! He is my God!”