Burdens are not accidents but appointments. “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved” (v.22). David is not talking about concern for others, although it’s good to bear one another’s burdens. Instead, he means the burdens that the Lord allows each one of us to bear.
The burdens you have in your life today are what God has ordained for you—unless they are the result of your own rebellious sin against Him. Burdens help us to grow; they help us to exercise the muscles of our faith. They teach us how to trust God and live a day at a time.
“Casting all your care upon Him, He cares for you” — 1 Peter 5:7. This promise also tells us that we can cast these burdens on the Lord. Notice that the verse doesn’t say He will keep you from problems all the time. He is going to use problems to build your character. Giving your burden to God is an act of faith. But giving yourself to Him and letting Him use the burdens to help you grow is taking an extra step of faith. But He will make sure the righteous will not be moved. Cast your burden on the Lord. Let Him sustain you today.
