Remember when you were little and afraid of the dark? It's ok to admit you were convinced of monsters under your bed and boogey-men in your closet. Petrified and unable to move or sleep you called out for help. The mere presence of a parent or older sibling lying next to you on your bed brought calm and assurance of companionship. Even with the lights out, the monsters seemed manageable.
Though a mystery, God leads us into the darkness and speaks words of deep truth during the night when the lights are turned out. No one can walk this road for us, but a few friends can join us on the journey. We are learning to walk with God in the darkness, and this weekend we will consider how others can help us along the way. Consider Galatians 6:2 "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." What does it look like to "carry each other's burdens" in a way that helps rather than hurts?
Bill
