Nov 24th, 2021: Carry Each Orher's Burden




When things are not going well, we face the truth of how intertwined our lives are with one another. The weather havoc in BC this past week is now having a tremendous impact on entire Western Canada. We cannot receive goods via BC, and we cannot move anything to the rest of the world either.


Maybe it takes horrid weather conditions to unite our nation. The pandemic has divided us more than anything before. It might not be a bad idea to help one another even though we disagree. The problems we have in BC will require help from the rest of Canada.


Maybe we are reminded one more time that we are not in control. It takes no time for everything we possess to disappear. Many homeowners and business operators in BC discovered that harsh reality this past week. We tend to blame God for it. Where is God then when everything is good?


Maybe we need to learn how to live one day at a time and trust in God's goodness. We need to be aware of the fact that sin happens so does "sh_t". We might want to walk away from the pre-conceived idea that we are the authors of all goodness in life. We have the capacity to do both incredible good and utmost evil. 


The weather forecast for BC is not looking all that good for the next few weeks. It is time to be on our knees and depend on God for protection. More atmosphere rivers are coming their way. 


"Carry each other’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ."

Galatians 6: 2


"Instead of each person watching out for their own good, watch out for what is better for others."

Philippians 2: 4

 

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