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Saturday, May 1,
2010
Empty Your Backpack
There are many things in this life that
one puts into their spiritual backpack and carries around with them
wherever they go and in whatever they do without really paying attention to
how much they are stuffing into it and not removing anything. Now the
things that I am talking about are the unpleasant things; whether it is the
loss of a job, or a family member, or maybe an unpleasant childhood event,
as well as the everyday cares and concerns of this life. All of these
things weigh one down spiritually and for many these things cause death,
whether spiritually or physically, because one is unable to bear the burden
and feel that they have no one or place to turn to for help. Many fall
under the weight of their spiritual backpack.
Hebrews 4:15-16 For we have not an high
priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was
in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (16) Let us
therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,
and find grace to help in time of need. (KJV)
There is One in heaven who has taken on
our infirmities and who is able to help bear the burdens of life by
providing the way of escape for us if we take the time to seek Him and
allow Him to deliver us from our destructions, that being Christ Jesus. He
took on the weight of the world and was triumphant over it. He told us to
be of good cheer for He has overcome the world and its wicked ways; which
He is now able to help us in the time of need, knowing how to overcome and
is willing to show us the way of escape, the way to empty our spiritual
backpack of those things that weigh us down and keep us from living an
abundant and full life in Him free from the cares and concerns of this
life.
Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall
sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. (KJV)
Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye
that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take my
yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye
shall find rest unto your souls. (30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is
light. (KJV)
It is time to empty out that junk in your
spiritual backpack that is weighing you down. Instead fill it up with that
which will continually give you life and life more abundantly, and is not
burdensome but helps to lighten the load of this life allowing you to
remain up in the air in heavenly places in Christ Jesus, seated at the right
hand side of God our Father. Will you allow the Lord to show you what needs
to be removed and how to empty your backpack today?
My beloved brethren I leave you with
these words today…
Philippians 4:6-8 Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known unto God. (7) And the peace of God, which passeth
all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
(8) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are
honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any
virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (KJV)
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