Today's Verse: Galatians 6:2

Thursday, June 2, 1949

Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more!

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

This is another way of saying, "Love your neighbor as yourself," or "Love your brother and sister in Christ as yourself." Jesus came to bear our burdens and carry away the stain and pain of our sin. (Read Isaiah 53 for a powerful description of God's Suffering Servant, a passage quoted in the New Testament in reference to Jesus.) He now asks us to live redemptively, in practical ways, toward those around us. More than just praying or asking what we can do to help, we are called to serve, minister, and assist others who are burdened. Let's carry each other's burdens and in this way live into the character and compassion of our Savior Jesus Christ.

My Prayer...

Holy and merciful God, please give me eyes to see, a heart willing to serve, and hands ready to help the people in my path that need a burden lifted. I pray this in Jesus' name, to honor him. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

17 Related Resources by Heartlight

Illustration

Illustration of Galatians 6:2 — Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, June 2, 1949

A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Disciple, I surprised My closest disciples at Jacob's well in Samaria. We were traveling from Judea to Galilee, and Samaria was the region..."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
""Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" [Paul] asked them. "No," they replied, "we haven't even heard that there is a Holy Spirit." ... Paul said,...."
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
"Why do you hasten to remove anything which hurts your eye, while if something affects your soul you postpone the cure until next year?"

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.