Psalm 68:19

Psalm 68:19

He daily bears our burdens

It’s time to sing another song of praise, to open our mouths and acclaim the God who is our Father and who loves and sustains us. He is the only true God and He is our Saviour. In ancient times that salvation was primarily in the context of deliverance from Egypt and from Israel’s physical enemies. So, what forms of salvation from burdens do we praise God for today?

Firstly, we too have been delivered from slavery, the slavery to sin. That dark, brooding taskmaster that commanded our rebellion and disobedience against God, and that sent its cancerous tentacles into every part of our being. We were helpless and hopeless until Christ came and set us free. The burden was lifted at Calvary and there is no need to be weighed down by it any longer. Hallelujah!

Secondly, our Heavenly Father has equipped us to be free from the burdensome oppression of our spiritual enemies. In Christ Jesus, by the power of His Holy Spirit, we can fight back and be victorious against temptation and the constant attack of Satan’s forces. Our minds, our hearts and our souls can be freed from the burden of darkness and depression.

Thirdly, life throws all sorts of burdens at us. Worries and concerns that become like a heavy yoke upon our shoulders. The Lord encourages us to “Cast our cares upon him for he cares for us.” 1 Peter 5:7. “Even in your old age and grey hairs I am He. I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Isaiah 46:4.

So, you see, He is indeed the One who daily bears our burdens and that should be as good a reason as any to praise Him today. Hallelujah!

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