THE LOAD THAT LIFTS

READING: PSALM 68:17-20

Verse 19: “Blessed be the LORD, Who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our salvation! Selah.”

Many people are loaded with burdens. They carry these loads daily with great stress and much hardship. Some of these burdens are self inflicted. Some are imposed as the result of choices made by others. Many are exhausted and worn down as the result of the weight of their loads. At times, hopelessness and depression come because of the relentless nature of these unmanageable loads and burdens. These are sad conditions, and the sadness is even greater when compared with God’s design for our lives. In His plan for us, the Lord does want us to carry loads. However, His loads are not the type that have just been described. The verse above defines His desire for us. In verse 19 the Bible once more demonstrates God’s heart of goodness for His people. It is definitely His will to load us, and He wants us well loaded. The difference is that he wants us loaded with the fruit of His Kingdom. We should keep in mind and know without doubt, that the Lord will daily load us just as He said He will do. For all who trust in Him, He will bring it forth. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Give honor to the Lord regarding the release from a sad burden that you have experienced or observed.

2. Very soon, take time to pray for someone who is loaded with a burden(s).