Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you 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.”
Do you ever feel so tired that you can hardly take another step? There have been times in my life that I experienced these feelings. As a young father I was taking a full college load and working 48 hours a week as a police officer. It makes me tired just to recall those days. I averaged about 5 hours of sleep each day.
As I prayed to find relief, I was struck by the most unbelievable passage of Scripture ― it was today’s passage. I could hardly believe that the Lord would ask me to do more than I was already doing, but in obedience I volunteered to teach a class of teenage boys.
I cannot really explain the feeling, but the one thing I know is that I suddenly felt more energy and strength than I had felt before. The few hours of sleep refreshed more than they had before, and I was able to touch kids that needed to hear about Jesus. In coming obediently to the Lord I received renewed strength.
Humanly speaking, it did not make sense to take more responsibility when I was so tired, but the Scripture is so very plain. Those who are at ease are ignored. It is the weary and burdened believers that Jesus invites to take on His yoke. If you feel that your load is crushing you down, take His yoke and you will feel His refreshing touch in your life.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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