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“Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
[Galatians 6:2 HCSB]
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Scottish pastor
Over the years, many people have tried to describe the attitude of Galatians 6:2 lived out in daily practice. One of my favorites came from a Scottish pastor in his 1884 book:
I met a wee girl walking the downs path carrying a very great baby boy. Watching her struggle with the load, I asked if she wasn’t tired. Surprised, she replied to me, “He’s na heavy. He’s mi brither.” – James Wells, The Parables of Jesus
American poet
Eighty-four years later, two American poets penned a beautiful picture, especially inspired by the fact that one of them was dying of cancer:
The road is long
With many a winding turn That leads us to who knows where Who knows when But I’m strong Strong enough to carry him He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother So on we go If I’m laden at all It’s a long, long road – Bobby Scott and Bob Russell, “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”
Each of us
Here we are today, 48 years after Scott & Russell’s poem became a bestselling song, almost 2000 years after God gave Galatians 6:2 to the Apostle Paul. What will our expressions be? How will we inspire brother and burden carrying this year?
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