There are no crown-wearers in heaven that were not cross-bearers here below. -Spurgeon
“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.” Matthew 5:11
Sometimes we must bear a cross sent by the Father above. We may not ever know why this side of glory but when He does allow us to see why they come, what a joy that swells in our heart to know that the Creator of the universe chose us to bear the cross that was set before us!
Friend, I don’t know what burden you are facing. It may be a medical need, a financial need, a physical need or even a spiritual need. I do know who has the answer for that need and some 2000 years ago He conquered death, hell, and the grave to give you victory over it. Are you going to continue to bear that cross alone or are you going to give the burden to the Saviour today?
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:22
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7,
