"Burdens Understands Redeemer Daily Emancipating Now Scripturally! (B.U.R.D.E.N.S.)/"Whose B.U.R.D.E.N.S. do you bear?" By Ramesh C. Reddy

Posted on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 12:18 p.m. (EST), 10:48 p.m. (IST), JAN 2012 Edition

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“Burdens Understands Redeemer Daily Emancipating Now Scripturally! (B.U.R.D.E.N.S.)”

Ramesh C. Reddy
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SCRIPTURE:
"As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them." (Mark 1:29-31, NIV)

Observations:
I asked myself what were the results of Jesus’ actions?

There were five points I saw:

1. Jesus had just taught at the synagogue previously and healed a man who was demon-possessed (Mark 1:21-28)

2. Jesus went with James and John to the home of Peter and Andrew after they left the synagogue.

3. The disciples found out that Peter's mother-in-law was sick with a fever and told Jesus about her.

4. Jesus goes to her, takes her by the hand and helps her.

5. The fever left her and she waits upon them.

Observations/Interpretations:

I asked myself the significance of POINT 3?

Point 3: The disciples found out that Peter's mother-in-law was sick with a fever and told Jesus about her.

When the disciples saw Peter's mother-in-law was sick, they knew exactly what had to be done and went to Jesus to ask His help with the situation they were faced with. I found it interesting that the disciples and not just Peter alone intervened regarding Peter's mother-in-law. They wanted to help Peter's mother-in-law. It shows again the emphasis on community and bearing one another's burdens. They did not talk to Jesus as a last resort but talked to Jesus as a first resort interceding on behalf of Peter's mother-in-law.

(To be continued)

Implications:
I saw important implications for my own life here. As the disciples interceded before Jesus on behalf of Peter's mother-in-law, carrying her burden of sickness before Jesus, I need to do the same regarding the burdens my brothers and sisters are carrying. I should not let them carry their burdens alone but become a helping hand.

I ask you now dear friend, whose burdens do you bear?
Dear friend, whosoever's burden you bear, you will become such a blessing to them by your actions because you will make a difference in their life and help them accomplish something they would not have been able to do on their own. You will have interceded on their behalf to be their blessing. You can do that right now as you think about the immediate burden of those you know. The intervention can come directly through your help by your helping hand, prayer, etc.

I speak from experience because I was very burdened to move a lot of stuff before bringing my loving, darling wife Chandra here. I would not have been able to do it on my own without the help of David, Yvonne, Jomei, Johannes, Steve, Daniel, and Matt. They were such a blessing to help me move a lot of stuff to storage. The Lord used them mightily in my life this past December. They exemplified Galatians 6:2 by bearing my burden.

It did not stop there but Calvin and Elise gave my wife and I a ride from the airport when she first landed in America so we did not have to drag 6 suitcases in the 28X. Afterwards, they even gave Chandra and I a housewarming/welcome party to welcome her to the U.S and to Oakland International Fellowship with the help of so many brothers and sisters who showered us with gifts. Meera, Cecilia, Eric, Steve, Vicki, Pastor Hugo, Elder Bill, Matt, Suzanne, Rodney, Rebecca, Edwin, Marie, Pastor Ed, Pin Hsi, David, Yvonne, Kristen, and Josh relieved a burden of Chandra of not knowing anyone here by welcoming her with their love. The time given her and the gifts not only made Chandra feel loved but also relieved a burden regarding the things we needed to buy. But most of all they have been praying for us.

Even after all this, David and Yvonne still took time from their own schedule to help us shop for almost 5 hrs to buy the things we needed and wanted. So did Pastor Hugo and my brother Ravi.

My brothers Raj and Rohit made a huge difference to with their gift. My mom and my brother Ravi renovated the apartment to look like someone had signed a new lease and were moving.

All this made such an impact on our lives because of they chose to bear our burden. Bearing someone else's burden does not have to be going to extreme lengths. It can also be as simple as praying for someone in needed bringing them before Father God for His intervention as the disciples did.

But to do all this you need to be involved in the lives of others so you know how to help out. If the disciples were not involved in the life of Peter, they would not have known about the condition of Peter's mother-in-law to bear her burden before Jesus. In the same way, we need to be involved in the lives of others to bear their burden.

May you find time to bear the burden of one another trusting in the Lord to lead knowing burdens understands Redeemer daily emancipating now Scripturally using you!

"Burdens Understands Redeemer Daily Emancipating Now Scripturally! (B.U.R.D.E.N.S.)/"Whose B.U.R.D.E.N.S. do you bear?"

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank you so much for teaching me to bear the burdens of one another. Thanks for those you put in our own lives to bear our burden. Help us to do the same for others as you guide and lead us. Thank you Jesus for being our burden bearer and using us as vessels to bear the burdens of those you put on our heart! In Your Name I Pray Jesus! Amen!

Lord Jesus, You are my all in all. You are my Prince of Peace, Rock, Savior, and Friend. You are my Holy Father guiding me through to live a life of righteousness, holy righteousness. Oh God, I need you more than ever. I need to feel your hands around me holding me tight. I need your love to surround me so that you can glow in my life. Help me please Jesus. I desire in your presence. Thank you for guiding me to live a life of righteousness. Oh God you love me more than ever. You hear my voice when I cry out to you. When I seek your face, you fill me up. You are my all in all. Thank you Jesus so much for your help no matter what I face, your grace is available and you take my case. Thank you for hearing us and answering us. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! AMEN! (Most of the prayer is from a vineyard song called “All in All”)

No matter what you feel in your heart, know that Jesus has come in and resides with you! You are not alone! To make your walk strong with the Lord, spend time in prayer talking to Him as you would to a friend. You don’t need special words to talk to the Lord. Spend time in His Word reading Psalms and turning them into prayer. Next allow God to heal you and speak to you through the Gospel of John or Gospel of Mark before moving on to other Books of the Bible! Slowly, let the Lord show you to which Scriptures He wants you to go to next. It is also important to be part of a body of believers to help you grow in the faith. Find a Bible believing church that preaches the Word of God from Genesis to Revelation proclaiming Jesus Christ our crucified and risen Lord who brings us hope, healing, and help!

No matter who you are, it is not ever too late to join a Bible-believing church or a college fellowship. I highly encourage each of you to come to Transformers Small Group on Friday nights at 7:00 p.m. and Oakland International Fellowship on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for prayer, 11:30 a.m. for worship, 10:30 a.m. for Sunday School, and 12:30 p.m. for fellowship lunch.

May the Lord's presence and peace fill you with His love now and forever! Amen!

Friend, if you have prayed this prayer and meant it in your heart, you are a new creation in Christ and all old things are passed away and everything has become new! You may feel something or may not but don’t base it on feelings but base your new life in Christ on the promises of our Savior who will never leave you nor forsake you! Amen!

Feel free to email me at reddy4hisglory2004@yahoo.com if you want to meet to study the Bible, pray with, talk about Spiritual issues or whatever is on your mind! My number is 412-641-9426

"This is my work and I can do it only because Christ's mighty energy is at work within me." (Colossians 1:29, TLB)

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2012 DAILY DEVOTIONALS:

Mark 1:29: "How is your F.E.L.L.O.W.S.H.I.P after a church service?"(Jan 24, 2012, 11:23 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Psalm 139:13-18: "What value do you give L.I.F.E during the March for Life?"(Jan 23, 2012, 10:50 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:23-28:"What C.A.P.T.I.V.I.T.Y are you facing in life today?"(Jan 21, 2012, 9:27 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:21-22:"Whose T.E.A.C.H.I.N.G.S do you actively listen in life?"(Jan 19, 2012, 10:57 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:19-20: "How do you rate in the B.U.S.I.N.E.S.S of Jesus?" (Jan 18, 2012, 9:42 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:19-20:"Without P.R.O.C.R.A.S.T.I.N.A.T.I.O.N what are you called to do?"(Jan 17, 2012, 9:28 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:16-18:"How do you use your P.R.O.F.E.S.S.I.O.N for the Lord?"(Jan 16, 2012, 9:06 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:14-15:"Whose T.I.M.I.N.G do you follow in life?"(Jan 14, 2012, 9:37 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:12-13:"How do you handle T.E.M.P.T.A.T.I.O.N in your life?"(Jan 13, 2012, 9:31 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:12-13:"Will you be ready to resist S.A.T.A.N from overpowering you with his temptation?"(Jan 12, 2012, 11:27 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:12-13:"Where does the Spirit C.O.M.P.E.L you to go?"(Jan 11, 2012, 6:42 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:9-11:"What keeps you from giving P.R.A.I.S.E to others when they deserve it?"(Jan 10, 2012, 7:54 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:7-9:"What do you S.T.A.N.D for in life?"(Jan 09, 2012, 9:57 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:4-8:"Who do you P.O.I.N.T to?"(Jan 07, 2012, 6:19 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:1-4:"How seriously do you testify about P.R.O.P.H.E.C.Y everyday?"(Jan 05, 2012, 8:52 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Mark 1:1:"Why bother with the L.I.F.E of Jesus Christ?"(Jan 04, 2012, 10:24 a.m. (EST)) By Ramesh C. Reddy

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