“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” – Gal. 6:2
But, there comes a time when the caregivers need care. Some have spent their lives caring for others and then they suddenly find themselves in need of care. Sadly, sometimes there is no help in sight. That raises the question, “Who’s caring for the caregivers?” Is it you?
The fact is, we all are indebted to someone. We who have received care should become caregivers. Those who refuse show no likeness to Christ. Regardless of how well they do other things to fail in this area makes them failures. Christ was the ultimate caregiver and if any semblance of Him is to be seen in us we must be givers rather than takers. Christ is the “good shepherd” who lays down His life for His sheep” – giving His best and His all for others. Dare we then call ourselves “Christians” and not give of ourselves for the sake of others?
Pastors often speak about being “called into the ministry”, but the fact is, every Christian has been called into a ministry. While everyone’s duty might differ no one is dismissed from duty. We all have a job to do. Everyone can find someone in need – someone who needs care. The next time you visit someone in the hospital, don’t just ask the patient how they’re doing. Take time to ask the nurse “How are you?” People everywhere are in need of care and those giving it are often the ones not getting it. One of the saddest things in the world is to see someone who spent their life caring for others in need of care themselves and not getting it. Some sit all alone in a nursing home, and some might be sitting next to you at church. None of us, for various reasons, can meet every need, but all of us can meet some need, and little things can mean a lot. Let’s care for the caregivers. – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
