“My beloved friends, if you see a believer who is overtaken with a fault, may the one who overflows with the Spirit seek to restore him. Win him over with gentle words, which will open his heart to you and will keep you from exalting yourself over him. Love empowers us to fulfill the law of the Anointed One as we carry each other’s troubles. If you think you are too important to stoop down to help another, you are living in deception. Let everyone be devoted to fulfill the work God has given them to do with excellence, and their joy will be in doing what’s right and being themselves, and not in being affirmed by others. Every believer is ultimately responsible for his or her own conscience. And those who are taught the Word must share all good things with their teacher; a sharing of wealth takes place between them.” Galatians 6:1-6 TPT
As Christians, and as a part of the body of the church, we should never be left to feel alone. We are not expected to go through life searching for answers in the midst of life’s challenges on our own. We are to open our hearts, and through love, fulfill the law of the Anointed One by volunteering to carry each other’s troubles. We should use words of encouragement for one another as we strive to fulfill the work God has set out for each of us.
In this letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul is pointing out that the body of Christ works better when the members work together for the common good. Everyone should be devoted to fulfilling the work God has given them to do with excellence. If we look to Jesus, as an example, we will be inspired to do our very best, not only as we help ourselves, but through his loving acceptance share a wealth of his goodness, all within the asking!
Heavenly Father, help us to remember the importance of sharing each other’s troubles, in order that we continue to grow, and be ever so thankful.
In Christ Love
Margaret