Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.
Over the years I have had numerous occasions to spend time in Critical Care Units. At times I have been there as a pastor to support family members whose loved ones are in critical condition. At other times it is my own family members who are in jeopardy, and still at other times I have been the patient in need of expert care.
Thinking back over my lifetime of ministry, there have been many more occasions when people have faced spiritually critical emergencies. Various circumstances may have arisen, that brought people to the end of their own human ability to cope.
It is easy to feel callous toward people who have rejected the Lord for year after year and turn to Him only as a last resort. It is clear that the Lord does not feel this way. In our Scripture for today it is very clear that the Lord encourages people to come to Him regardless of the circumstances.
You may be passing through a deep valley in your own life. The world may be collapsing in around you and you feel there is no hope. I can assure you that when we cry out to the Lord He hears us and responds to us. Remember that Jesus says he is gentle and lowly in heart. He is eager to welcome you into His Critical Care Unit to heal the most damaged heart. He loves you so much He died for you!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil