Share The Load

“Moses’ father-in-law replied, ‘What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone…’”
— Exodus 18:17–22 NIVUK

Moses was a great leader—but even great leaders can make great mistakes. He was doing everything himself. Every complaint, every dispute, every decision came to him. It probably felt virtuous—he was serving, working hard, doing it for God. But Jethro saw something Moses didn’t: he was wearing himself out.

That’s a warning we all need to hear. You can’t do it all. Whether it’s ministry, family, or business, God never intended you to carry the load alone. Team is God’s plan. Share is God’s plan. When God created Adam, He said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” (Genesis 2:18). The principle was true then, and it’s true now—you need help too!

Sometimes the help isn’t obvious, so we pray for it. But other times, like Moses, the help is standing right in front of us—we’ve just fallen into a pattern of doing it all for everyone. Parents do this too: they tidy every mess, solve every problem, and then wonder why they’ve raised lazy kids with no confidence! One wise parent said, “Never do anything for your child that they can do for themselves.” Why? Because when you do, you rob them of responsibility, maturity, and purpose.

The same is true in the church. Pastors burn out trying to do everything, while members sit back and spectate. But the Bible doesn’t call pastors to entertain Christians—it calls them to equip disciples! (Ephesians 4:12). Every believer has a part to play. Some lead tens, some fifties, some hundreds—but everyone carries something. Together, we get the job done.

Moses took Jethro’s advice. He raised up leaders, delegated responsibility, and taught others to carry the vision. The result? The load was lighter, the people were cared for, and Moses could focus on what God had truly called him to do—prayer, leadership, and intercession.

Maybe today you’re feeling exhausted—doing too much, for too long, with too little help. Stop and ask, “Am I trying to do it all myself?” God’s plan isn’t for you to be a one-person show. It’s to build a team, share the load, and empower others to grow.

Remember this: You’re not called to be Superman—you’re called to be obedient. God’s work is best done together. So lift your eyes, look around, and ask, “Who can I raise up?” The miracle you’re praying for might already be standing right beside you—ready to help you carry the weight.

“That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.” — Exodus 18:22

God has not designed me to carry everything by myself. I release the lie that I must do it all or hold it all together by myself. I receive God’s wisdom to share the load, delegate well, and walk in healthy rhythms. I honour the gift of counsel, support, and shared leadership, knowing that God brings strength through wise structure and community (Exodus 18:21–22).

I declare that from the beginning, God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). I was created for relationship, partnership, and mutual support. God places people around me not as a weakness, but as a blessing. Today, I choose humility over independence, wisdom over burnout, and community over isolation.

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