Then I heard, ‘Anything (person, place, thought, action) that weighs on you as a burden is not of God’. The first thought that came to my mind was ´What did our Lord Jesus Christ say about burdens?’ So, I went off to Google to search for commentaries on the topic of burdens as addressed by our Lord Jesus.
To start with, what are burdens?
I came across many definitions, but below, is one of the definitions I prefer to share with the audience.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary – Burden
Burden: A load of any kind ( Exodus 23:5 ). A severe task ( Exodus 2:11 ). A difficult duty, requiring effort ( Exodus 18:22 ). A prophecy of a calamitous or disastrous nature ( Isaiah 13:1; 17:1; Habakkuk 1:1, etc.).?
The Spirit of God says if anything is too difficult for an individual to handle, God promises to help. The Apostle Peter says In the Book of 1 Peter 5:7, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for us”. Just throw it on him, and let him carry your burdens. Jesus said we could cast all our cares on him because he cares for us!
Life Is Tough
Life is tough, and the burdens it hands us can be so hard to bear. But we don’t need to carry them alone. Read the promises of God …
Below, are more of God’s Promises on alleviating burdens we tend to bear quite often.
God’s Promises
1. “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved” (Psalm 55:22). God is glad to carry your burdens and give you the daily strength you need.
2. “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?” (Isaiah 58:6). It’s not God’s will that you should be crushed down with excessive burdens; let Him free you today.
3. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28–30). Jesus will remove your heavy burden of guilt and hopelessness and give you true rest in Him.
4. “For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you’” (Isaiah 41:13). God promises to support and help you through every trial.
5. “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). Just knowing your heavenly Father cares about you personally can make any load seem lighter.
6. “Even to your old age, I am He, and even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry and will deliver you” (Isaiah 46:4). The Lord desires to constantly support you throughout your life, to save you eternally.
7. “He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom” (Isaiah 40:11). The Good Shepherd will gladly bear you in His gentle arms right now.
8. “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles” (Psalm 34:17). If you belong to Him, God will always listen when you call to Him for help.
9. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). Through faith His strength becomes yours, and He reaches out to keep you from falling.
10. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). When God has lightened your burdens, He asks you to do the same for others.
Conclusion.
It is obvious from the above promises of God, that burdens are not of God; God, through our Lord Jesus Christ has offered us His solution. Therefore, take the offer of Our Lord Jesus Christ today, cast your burden on Him, and be set free from anxiety, pain, tears, ill-health, and the other many destructive consequences of unresolved long-term burdens that we carry as individuals.
Praise God Almighty, Praise Our Lord Jesus Christ, Praise The Holy Ghost.
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