Hebrews 12:1,“let us also lay aside every weight and the sin
that clings so closely,”
Just as last week’s witnesses before and present, visible
and invisible, encourage us toward a path of promise, so we need to examine what
exactly we carry with us as we walk.
Have you ever stood in a line at an airport and wondered how
anyone could be traveling with so much baggage? Have you ever been the person
that every one stares at as you try to maneuver an overflowing cart of luggage?
Yet perhaps the person with the lightest visible carry-on is
actually the one weighted down the most within. Heart and mind and soul heavy.
Even when we want to or try to unload the sin we carry, we
often keep it. We hold on for many reasons: it is familiar, we think we can
handle it, we consider it a constant reminder of our weaknesses to avoid, or
hide, or pay penance for.
Yet they are in reality invisible chains that strangle fresh
hope. They weary our bodies and our souls and our minds with a fatigue and
sluggishness that we often don’t even recognize.
They slow down the journey, cause resentment from those
around us, and steal our joy. But somehow we can’t quite let go. The grip is
too strong. Unless we are willing to receive help, or to share the burden with
another, or help someone else with theirs. Then we can lift our vision to see
our journey with expectancy and new energy.
Jesus says, “Come to
me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you
rest.” We are on this journey by His invitation and by His provision. We
can travel light within and without because He walks alongside. Only He can
remove our sin weight. His promise to us.
Lord, please help us to each see the sin we continue to hold
onto and relinquish it into Your hands, so that we may travel our days fully
released in life.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 63:8
“My soul clings to Thee;
Thy right hand upholds me.”
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