Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2

In your life today, what could be made simpler? Something may come to mind right away, because you are human and humans tend to complicate things. Over time, some things become even more complicated when they are not reviewed or assessed. Ironically, some of the greatest thinkers have challenged the world to make things as simple as possible. Albert Einstein said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.”

The Law of Moses from the Old Testament became very complex over time. Faithful followers of God during the time of Christ were subject to approximately 613 specific rules in Rabbinical Judaism. As a devout Jew, Saul, who later became the apostle Paul, was an expert in the entire code. Maybe that is why he was so exuberant in the freedom he received through life in Christ!

When he was writing to Christians in Galatia, Paul reminded them to hold each other up, living in peace by honoring the law of Christ. Modern scholars debate exactly what the law of Christ is, but Jesus’ own words apparently reveal His standard: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37-39). 

The Lord calls you to the simplicity of life in Christ today: love God and love others. Surrender to Him any inclination to make things more complicated. When you simply do what He asks, God takes care of the details. Pray for churches across the United States to put the Law of Christ into action, bringing encouragement and strength to the community first, then ultimately to the nation.