About six years ago we built our little cabin in the
wilderness of Alaska. It is beautiful and peaceful, and I love it here. Living here however, has meant that we do not
have running water and we carry our water in 7 gallon jugs; that’s about 58
pounds per jug. Denver and our sixteen year old son can carry two jugs at a
time without much trouble, but I always carry just one. The other day there were only two jugs in the
back of the truck; for a moment I forgot who I was and grabbed both jugs out of
the back and headed for the house. I took about five steps before I remember
that I’m not strong enough to carry two jugs.
This past week has been full of things that seemed
impossible in our own sight; things heavier than what we are able to carry.
Through this God has reminded us that we are not supposed to carry this heavy
load and that He desires to carry it for us.
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears
our burdens – Psalm 68:19
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will
never let the righteous be shaken. – Psalm 55:22
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give
to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be
afraid. – John 14:27
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?
Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? –
Luke 12:25-26
And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do
not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your
Father knows that you need them. – Luke 12:29-30
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been
pleased to give you the kingdom. – Luke 12:32
Like those water jugs, we are carrying around more than we
can carry and we do not need to because Jesus wants to carry it for you.
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