September 2025

Dear Church, 

Are we "Bearing One Another's Burdens"? 

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.”  Galatians 6:2 

The Church of believers, instituted by Christ, is a reminder that none of us are left to walk alone. God intentionally connects His people to strengthen and encourage one another. When a member of the body struggles under the weight of their burdens, a loving hand should be extended to help carry them. 

Even Jesus, after being whipped and beaten, had His cross carried by Simon of Cyrene.  At some point in life, each of us will feel overwhelmed by the burdens of living. In those moments, we long for someone to come alongside us. How grateful we are when a helping hand is extended! The Church has the responsibility to ensure that no one suffers in isolation. Paul wrote to the Gentile believers in Galatia, reminding them that in bearing one another’s burdens, they fulfil the law of Christ. 

The Galatian church was facing pressure from Judaizers, who insisted that Gentile believers adopt Jewish laws and traditions before coming to Christ. Paul reminded them of the gospel they had received and the freedom it brought. The law of Christ is summed up in two commands: Love God and love your neighbour as yourself. Christ’s love, overflowing in our lives, compels us to see others’ burdens as our own and to share in lifting them. This love recognizes how difficult it is for anyone to carry life’s weight alone. 

The church at Antioch gives us a powerful example of this truth. In Acts 11:27–30, the believers heard of a coming famine in Judea. Though they did not personally know those who would be affected, they took up a collection and sent aid through the apostles. The Antioch church did not assume responsibility for providing everything, but their generosity lightened the load for those who would be suffering. 

In the same way, we are each responsible before God for the gifts and resources He has entrusted to us. As we share with one another, we demonstrate the love of Christ and fulfil His law. May we, as a church family, be known for carrying one another’s burdens with compassion and grace. As we do, may the love of Christ shine brightly in us and through us, bringing hope and strength to all who are in need.  

​God Bless, 
Amutha