OH LORD LIFTS UP MY BURDENS
ANCHOR VERSE: “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth” Psalms 121:1-2
The Greek word used for burden, denotes the troubles of this life. In Matthew 23:4, “For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.” Jesus describes the heavy burdens the Pharisees laid upon the people “but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.” Obviously this is a burden of legalism. So every man has his own burden he’s battling and you cannot take yours to your friend colleague or family whose burden is even greater than yours and expect him to offload and free you from burden.
This same Greek word is used to describe a man’s load of imperfections and sins in Galatians 6:5, “For every man shall bear his own burden.” Jesus uses the same word to describe His burden in Matthew 11:30: “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” The reason for having a light burden is described in the previous verse: “I am gentle and humble in heart.” Burdens will come in this life but they will be light if we have Jesus’ approach to life.
We must not rely upon creatures, upon men and means, instruments, or make flesh our arm: Shall we depend upon the powers of the earth, upon the strength of the hills, upon princes and great men? No; in vain is salvation hoped for from hills and mountains, we must see all our helps laid up in God, in His power and goodness, His providence and grace; and from Him we must expect it to come: “My help comes from the Lord; the help we desire is what He sends, and from Him we expect it in His own way and time. If He does not help, no creature can help; if He does, no creature can hinder.
God lifts up our burdens when we are stuck in sin; He comforts us when our difficulties and dangers are greatest.
QUESTIONS:
- How did God lift our weight of guilt at Calvary and what is the implication?
- Mention practical burdens believer cannot lift themselves but allow God to lift.
- How can believer practically bear one another’s burden?
VICTORY TIP:
Your burden can produce blessing if you allow God to bear it for you.
Prayer:
- Lord, please turn my burdens to blessing in Jesus’ name.
- My burden will not crash me, I release all and open up to you oh Lord, please help me.
