Sharing Burdens in the Church  – Daily Devotional

Here's today's devotion. today's scripture reading begins in Romans 12:9-13 

New American Standard Bible

9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

 

Although pastors are called to care for the needs of people in the church, this duty is not theirs alone and it has nothing to do with the size of the pastoral staff. The entire congregation is to be involved in caring for each other. Those of us who are christians are each equipped to serve other believers.

 

First God has distributed spiritual gifts that enable his followers to minister in the particular ways he's determined for each one. Second you may have experienced challenges similar to those facing another believer, which specially qualifies you to empathize encourage and strengthen that person. As you pray for your pastor and congregation ask the Lord how he would have you share the load and help meet people's needs. The church is a network of shoulders supporting the collective weight of everyone's troubles. When you dive in and help hold a sister's burden, a brother takes on a bit of yours. Although your contribution might feel small and go unnoticed by all but the individual who has helped your heavenly father sees and will reward you for following his command. The next time you go to church ask God to direct you to those who could use your help when you extend the hands of jesus people find rest for their weary heart.

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