Give It To God

 Blessed be the Lord, Who bears our burdens and carries us day by day, even the God Who is our salvation!” Psalm 68:19

A man was walking along a dusty road carrying a large backpack. As he trudged along, a horse drawn wagon pulled up along side and the driver of the wagon stopped and asked the man if he would like a ride. The tired man gladly accepted the offer.

As the wagon resumed its journey, the driver noticed the man was holding his heavy backpack on his lap. The driver told him he could put his burden in the back of the wagon. The traveler replied, "You have been so kind to offer me a ride, I could not ask you to carry my load as well."

That story reminds me of some Christ-followers. They come to Jesus and ask to be forgiven of their sins, which Jesus readily does, but they continue to carry the load of their past. Jesus died on the cross not only that we might be forgiven but also that the guilt and shame of our past might be lifted. We often carry it ourselves. thinking we can do it, and end up being choked.

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Christians have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ and have been adopted into the family of God . Jesus knows that life is tough and filled with troubles because this life is filled with sin. He said in Mathew 11: 28 “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”. Jesus is inviting all who “labor and heavy laden.” to come to Him.

If your life is "heavy" may be you need to allow Jesus to carry your load.