BURDEN-BEARER

Have you ever heard someone say, “God will not put more on me than I can bear”?

Every time I hear someone utter this phrase, I cringe. It is a verse that has been misquoted for decades. Most people relate it to 1 Corinthians 10:13, but that is not what that passage says.

1 Corinthians 10:13 reads “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.”

That verse is talking about temptation, not burdens.

The truth is that God will often allow burdens into our lives that we can’t bear. Why? So He can be glorified. By allowing us to endure burdens, He teaches us to lean on Him and to trust Him. And He promises if we carry our burdens to Him, He will give us rest.

The next time you hear someone misquote that scripture, gently tell them the truth.

“GOD will not put more on me than HE can bear!”

Today, if you do not know God as your BURDEN-BEARER, run to Him. Lay your burdens at His feet and leave them there. He will give you rest.

Sunday Supplication

Lord, thank you for being my BURDEN-BEARER. There are so many things I face day-to-day that I cannot handle on my own. This week, I ask You to take my burdens and cares from my shoulders and give me rest. AMEN! SO BE IT!

Monday Manna

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

Tuesday Treasure

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.

Psalm 68:19

Wednesday Wisdom

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:1

Thursday Truth

I will exalt you, LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.

Psalm 30:1

Friday Fact

Cast your burden on the LORD, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

Psalm 55:22

Saturday Song