FULFILLING THE LAW

 

             Love is the fulfillment of the law. And the apostle Paul makes it clear that this love is more than a mere sentimental slogan. It is a very practical and helpful grace of the Spirit. Here is love in action -"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Gal. 6:2).            

                There are some in our assembly who carry heavy burdens upon their hearts. They are our brothers and sisters in Christ. We profess to love them. Let us be sure that we live up to our profession, and bear their burdens with sincerity. Bear their burdens with them. Put your shoulder next to theirs, and help them carry the load. True love is a unifying grace. We become one with those we love to such a degree that their joys become our joys and their sorrows our sorrows. Bear their burdens for them to the Lord. Call your brother's name before the Lord in prayer. Spread his case before the Lord. In real intercessory prayer you put yourself in the position of the one for whom you are praying. The need of your brother becomes your need. "Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter (My Brother-My Sister) is grievously vexed." (Mt. 15:22). And bear their burdens for Christ's sake. Follow the example of Christ and show forth that love which you have experienced from him. "Be ye followers of God as dear children: And walk in love as Christ also hath loved us." (Eph. 5:1-2), Let us who know the love of Christ be kind one to another, tenderhearted, and gentle, bearing one another's burdens.