Recently, my good friend Bruce Arnold sent me this picture of the snow they received in New Jersey. Even though it has been cold and rainy here, our weather is nothing compared to this. Having lived in Jersey, I can appreciate what all this snow means in terms of traffic, but in Florida we have different problems- namely the congestion caused by the recent influx of "snow-birds". Now, this picture did evoke a sense of solidarity with Bruce and when I looked at it today, I thought of Paul's relationship with other Christians....
Galatians, chapter 6
1 Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But let each man test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor. 5 For each man will bear his own burden.
Like it or not, we all have problems. When it comes to spiritual things, we need help from others who are spiritual. Oh, we still have to solve our own matters, BUT both we and they should be willing to seek and give guidance. So- Bruce: enough your snow and know that my heart goes out to you. If the weather gets you down, know that my door in Florida is always open to both you and your lovely wife. By the way, what a nice picture!!!!