Showing posts with label Burdens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Burdens. Show all posts

Saturday, December 24, 2011

What does it mean; God will not put more on us than we can bear?


Every challenge that we face, which seems to have no solution, would always appear to be more than we can bear, particularly when all answers seem exhausted. When reading the above topic, which is quoted so frequently. I wonder if those quoting it consider who is responsible for giving this load to bear. Could all human beings have assigned burdens to challenge them at different seasons of their lifetime? Nevertheless, a spiritual understanding of why God allowed this load to be placed on us would be necessary to understand how better it is to bear it. The truth is that whatever load we are carrying, we're not shouldering it physically. For example, the unexpected death of a loved one; I am sure you are not physically taking that deceased loved one across your shoulders every day, right? Therefore the load must be of a spiritual and emotional nature that has placed that person in such a depressed grieving state that it seems impossible to shake off. Again, burdens are carried by our spirit and not our physical being. Even though our physical being can show evidence of carrying a load. Let us see how God requires us to deal with it. Whenever God addresses man, it is always initiated by spiritual things; why you ask? Well, let's look back at creation related to man's makeup. According to Genesis 2:7, when God, a spirit (John 4:24), breathed into the nostrils of this physical man he made from the earth's dust (which became man's flesh), he became a living soul. The word soul in this text comes from the Hebrew word "Nephesh," which means spirit. It is understandable why our flesh would quickly fail us and not maintain peace of mind when facing life's difficulties and unchangeable circumstances. Our flesh was not designed to sustain what our spirits were made to carry. Someone is facing the most tremendous burden or trial of their life. Their flesh superseded the authority of their spirit by whispering to their spirit the following, "it isn't worth it," "You should commit suicide." "Just give up," "Life is meaningless." "I wish I was never born," "you must not forgive." My friend, these are all signs that your spirit is not in control. In fact, the weakest part of your triune being is in control, which is your flesh. During the Apostle Paul's time, the Galatians church was experiencing problems (flesh ruling spirit). The Apostle Paul had to say to them of this all too common problem to clarify how we comprehend the term "God will not put more on us than we can bear. To dismiss what our flesh is trying to make a reality to us from a negative standpoint, we must instead "Walk in the spirit (the term walk in the spirit is to literally live what the word of God is saying to you), and we SHALL NOT fulfill the lust or desire of our flesh. Paul said that during life's inevitable challenging days, be it the unexpected loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, or even a dissolved relationship. So, isn't it clear what we must do? So we would not succumb to the negativity our flesh dictates to our spirit? Therefore when God allows these seemingly unbearable burdens to be placed on us. He never intended us to bear it physically because we will always fail physically. It would still seem too great, and 2) The more difficult it becomes, he requires us to dig relentlessly in his word so that we would not fulfill what our weak flesh demands, which is ninety-nine percent negative or against the will of God. Based on this understanding, we must conclude that THE WORD OF GOD PRACTICED IS THE ONLY GENUINE ANTIDOTE TO OUR BURDENS AND LOADS! The Apostle Paul advised what walking in the Spirit of God's word would produce if we're walking in it during our assigned times of heavy burdens. I mention the phrase assigned times because every human being will eventually have to walk this lonely road. Paul said, "But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such, there is no law Galatians 5:22-23. My friend, with these results of walking in the spirit, it is impossible not to be able to bear the load that you've been ordained to carry if you're walking to the spiritual protocols of God! Written by: Kevin L A Ewing kevinewing@coralwave.com kevinlaewing.blogspot.com

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Exchanging of Spiritual Burdens


Purpose = original intent or reason for creation.

It's essential to not let anything you don't understand go unmastered. Ignorance of its purpose can lead to it mastering you instead.

To properly study the Bible, it's essential to understand what's being communicated, to whom it's directed, and why it's being said. The words of God contain laws and principles, so comprehending their purpose is critical to engaging in spiritual warfare with a clear understanding of how to apply them.

 The following Scripture I have provided below is evidence of how a Christian can be spirit filled but "LIMITED" because they're unaware of the spiritual rules of engagement. Again, what we fail to master will eventually rule or master us.

"And it shall come to pass in that day, that "HIS" burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and "HIS" yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing" Isaiah 10:27.

The words burden and yoke are defined as carrying a load or difficult weight. A device attached to the neck of an animal or person to oppress, burden, or enslave. The revelation in this Scripture, my friend, is that these burdens and yokes you've been carrying were NEVER YOURS!

This Scripture is clear, and that the initial purpose of your Anointing is to destroy HIS yoke (the burden and yoke the enemy has convinced us was ours that he has deceitfully placed upon us). Worries, fears, anxieties, panic attacks, insanity, poverty, broken homes, failure, and the like are burdens and yokes; the Devil has bamboozled us into receiving them as our personal burden and yoke.

It's important to understand that simply believing in Jesus Christ is not enough to gain knowledge of spiritual rules, laws, and principles. This requires your full attention and dedication to studying the word of God. As Scripture reminds us, we must study to show ourselves approved (2 Timothy 2:15). Spiritual wisdom is not automatically given to us. We must work to receive it. As James 4:2 says, "You have not because you ask not." Hosea 4:6 also reminds us that a lack of knowledge can lead to destruction. By studying and implementing God's principles, we can activate the weapons we need for spiritual warfare. Many of our challenges stem from spiritual ignorance, but as we study the scriptures, we can better understand how the Devil exploits this ignorance.

I would love for you to join me in taking Jesus up on His offer when He said. "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light Matthew 11:29-30

Heavenly Father, I pray in Jesus Christ's name that you will enlighten your people's understanding through your word and inspire them to confidently, boldly, and precisely follow your laws. Additionally, I pray that you remove any scales from their eyes that prevent them from seeing things hidden due to their lack of knowledge in Jesus. Amen.

Kevin L A Ewing
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kevinlaewing.blogspot.com
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