Bear Eachother's Burden.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2.

Some years ago in a small town in the Midwest, a little twelve-year old girl named Terri was babysitting her little brother. Terri walked outside to check the mail. As she turned back from the mailbox, she couldn’t believe her eyes. The house was on fire. So very quickly the little house was enveloped in flames. Terri ran as fast as she could into the flaming house only to find her baby brother trapped by a burning wood, which had fallen and pinned him to the floor. Hurriedly, Terri worked to free her brother. She had trouble getting him loose as the flames were dancing around their heads. Finally, she freed him. She picked him up and quickly took him outside and revived him just as the roof of the house caved in.

By this time, firemen were on the scene and the neighbors had gathered outside the smoldering remains of the house. The neighbors had been too frightened to go inside or to do anything to help, and they were tremendously impressed with the courage of the twelve-year old girl. They congratulated her for her heroic efforts and said, “Terri, you are so very brave. Weren’t you scared? What were you thinking about when you ran into the burning house?” I love Terri’s answer. She said, “I wasn’t thinking about anything. I just heard my little brother crying.” Let me ask you something? How long has it been? How long has it been since you heard your brother or sister crying? How long has it been since you stopped and did something about it? Perhaps many of us have become pretty carefree and heartless about the need of our brothers and sisters in the faith.

Becoming alive to the needs of brothers and sisters in the faith involves cultivating a spiritual sensitivity to the practical, emotional, and spiritual struggles of fellow believers, moving from passive awareness to active, loving intervention. It is a foundational aspect of Christianity. Instead of being self-focused, look for those who are "faint-hearted" or "weak" within your faith community and be of help. This requires noticing when someone is missing or experiencing trials. It involves recognizing that interruptions or unexpected encounters are divine opportunities to express compassion and love. Actively praying for God to "open your eyes" to see the needs of others, as Elisha did for his servant. Understanding that the church is a body where all parts must function accurately for us to achieve the right result. Selah!

FURTHER READING:

“A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” John. 13:34-35.

“We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” Rom. 15:1-2.

DECLARATION: 

Dear Abba Father, I thank You for the gift of life and the privilege of salvation. Lord, I acknowledge that too often I have allowed the cares of this life, laziness, or apathy to dull my spiritual senses. Awaken my spirit, open my eyes to see Your work in the spiritual realm and my ears to hear Your voice.  I ask for a heightened sensitivity to Your promptings. Deliver me from spiritual blindness and help me discern the subtle nudges, checks, and directions You provide daily. Purify my heart, O God. Let me not walk in the darkness of worldliness, but walk in the light of Your presence in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

2 Sam. 20:1-26.

2 Sam. 21:1-22.

2 Sam. 22:1-51.

QUOTE FOR THE DAY:

“Spiritual Sensitivity Is The Key To Overcoming Satanic Activity.”