Date: July 15, 2011 2:15 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Finding Rest
Finding Rest
"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (MATTHEW 11:29, 30)
Scripture Focus: Matthew 11:28-30
Your day at work has been stressful. Heavy traffic slows the drive home. More depressing news awaits you there: a family member has died or sickness has been diagnosed or a close friend's marriage has dissolved. Like the psalmist, you want to say, "Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest" (Psalm 55:6).
When Jesus' disciples reported the death of John, He got into a boat and started for a solitary place to grieve. At the shore were crowds of people with needs, waiting, like sheep waiting for a shepherd. Jesus showed compassion by healing the sick. As the day wore on, the disciples wanted Jesus to send the people away to get something to eat. Instead, Jesus took five loaves and two fish to feed the multitude. The One who is the Bread of Life met their immediate needs and showed them in yet another way that He would meet their deeper need: that of a Savior. This same Jesus invites us to lay our burdens at His feet and be filled with joy in the hope of eternal life.
Insight: Go to Jesus when you're weary. He promises rest and restoration to prepare you to minister to others.
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