When we are burdened and heavy-laden, we should give our burdens to Jesus. Pride often distracts us from what we should be doing. We often try to accomplish things with our own power, when we should be putting our worries, and troublesome concerns in the hands of Jesus. The word of God says Jesus wants to carry our burdens in Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 55:22, and 1 Peter 5:7. Jesus also said for us not to worry. The following poem tells us that it is important in whose hands we give our worries and fears.
HANDS
A basketball in my hands is worth about $19.
A basketball in Michael Jordan’s hands is worth about $33 million.
It depends on whose hands it’s in.
A baseball in my hands is worth about $6.
A baseball in Roger Clemens’ hands is worth $475 million.
It depends on whose hands it’s in.
A tennis racket is useless in my hands.
A tennis racket in Andre Agassi’s hands is worth millions.
It depends on whose hands it’s in.
A rod in my hands will keep away an angry dog.
A rod in Moses’ hands will part the Red Sea.
It depends whose hands it’s in.
A slingshot in my hands is a kid’s toy.
A slingshot in David’s hand is a mighty weapon.
It depends on whose hands it’s in.
Two fish and 5 loaves of bread in my hands is a couple of fish sandwiches.
Two fish and 5 loaves of bread in the hands of Jesus will feed thousands.
It depends on whose hands it’s in.
Nails in my hands might produce a birdcage.
Nails in Jesus Christ’s hands will produce Salvation for the entire world.
It depends on whose hands it’s in.
A you see now, it depends whose hands it’s in.
So, put your concerns, your worries, your fears, your hopes, your dreams, your families and your relationships in God’s hands because…
It depends on whose hands it’s in.
This message is in your hands. Now, what are you going to do with it?
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Conclusion
We should try not to carry our fears, worries, and burdens ourselves but instead give them to God who can accomplish anything and everything. Put your worries at the foot of the cross and Jesus will take up your burdens because he cares for you.
Please share if you have given your burdens to the Lord and in return, he has given a peace that has gone beyond human understanding for you.
Interesting comparisons! Well said.