Burdens In Disguise

I would like to talk to you today about

burdens. Surely, no man is without

burdens. A story tells about a time when

the birds were without wings. Then, one

day God placed wings at their feet and

commanded them to pick them up. The

little birds did not want to carry the heavy

loads, but they loved the Lord, and in

obedience, they picked up the wings and

placed them on their backs. What the bird’s

thought was a great weight would enable

them to fly.

I suppose Abe Lincoln carried more burdens

than most will carry. His biography reveals

sorrow upon tragedy as he faced bankruptcy,

defeat in office, the death of his beloved son,

and the illness of his wife. Later, he became

mentally depressed. Yet, during his darkest

hour, the stars came out.

Our lives will have dark days. Could our

problems be a blessing in disguise? A

beautiful butterfly searched frantically for

the sweetness of the flower which had waved

in the field only yesterday. Now, it was cut

down and gone forever. The butterfly soars

above until it suddenly discovers the

fragrance of the overhead blossoms. Could

our disappointment be a door to

opportunities which we could not discover

until earthly attractions are removed?

Father, allow the burdens I bear today to lift

me to higher ground that I may discover your

heavenly provisions.

Amen