On His Shoulders

4/13/2020

Psalm 55:22 “Cast thy burdens upon the Lord.”

Currently in our world, the burdens in life are numerous: hundreds of thousands of people are sick with an unrelenting virus, loved ones are dying alone, and healthcare workers have become soldiers on the front lines of war with an unseen enemy. They and other essential workers are putting themselves at risk every day; many have lost their jobs or have been furloughed, with no savings to fall back on. Children that relied on school for meals are now without, parents are having to become teachers (often while trying to work from home), and shopping for food and necessities has gone from a pleasure to a source of anxiety. We can no longer move about, even in our own little corners of the worlds, freely. We cannot see our family and friends, shake hands, or give a hug. On top of all of that, it is a time of global stress, uncertainly, and fear. We, all of us, are in the same boat and sailing through a storm.

Even with all of this, we have Someone to turn to for strength and peace. God wants us to cast ALL of our burdens on Him. Chambers speaks today of burdens that God has placed on us. Has God allowed this all to happen for a greater purpose? What does He expect from His children? I would say that the news is full of people that are certainly doing God’s work with tremendous acts of love and selflessness. Chambers writes, “If we undertake work for God and get out of touch with Him, the sense of responsibility will be overwhelming and crushing; but if we roll back on God that which He has put upon us, He takes the sense of responsibility by bringing in the realization of Himself.” During this difficult time, it is critical for us to lean on God and cast our burdens on Him, for in Him will we find our strength. We do not have to bear all of this alone, for He is with us.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me: Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.