Restore That Person Gently

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load. Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Galatians 6:1-10

It is through our ups and downs that we discover the love of Jesus Christ. If we are never tested, we can never know the peace He provides when we are at our lowest, nor the wonderful feelings of faith when we have a mountain top experience.

Painful experiences can be a gateway to rich fellowship, as we bear our burdens and those of others who need our help.

A helping hand can lighten another’s burden.

We will reap a wonderful harvest, but we cannot give up along the way.

Our Daily Bread – February 19, 2011