Christmas holidays have been over for a bit now and we may be thinking of our next holidays already. Holidays are good to rest, be restored, regain vision, etc.But holidays are limited! Nevertheless rest in the Lord is always available to us! 

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Come: Is an action. We may not have strength for this very simple action, but it is above all an attitude of heart.

To me: How many times do we seek other solutions to calm our inner troubles instead of going to the Lord? We should repent from the many times that we have tried to seek rest in our own ways. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. Psalm 73:25.

All you who are weary and burdened: It is not only a question of tiredness that is caused by lack of sleep, rest, physical effort, etc. It is much more profound. Maybe we are tired of the economical instability, family problems, student’s lack of vision, our small commitment to God, etc.

I will give you rest: Jesus does not invite us to bring our attention to possible solutions; he is guiding our attention to himself! Going to Him is the direct solution to our tiredness; it is an invitation that is clear and firm.

Questions to Ponder

1.  What do you think when you hear “come to me”

2.  How have you tried to rest in God?

3. Meditate on this verse and ask God to help you find rest in Him as a natural action.

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