“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
This was spoken by Jesus to the multitude that had gathered around Him. It was recorded in the bible to give assurance to you that there also is rest for you. In my short life I have had several experiences where I worked such long hard hours that when I got home I simply collapsed into bed, too exhausted to even shower. Those nights resulted in complete, almost dead-like, sleep. It is like those rare occasions when you awake from a full nights sleep with the feeling you never moved all night.
Life is full of experiences that are hard, causing heavy burdens. Do you have circumstances that are weighing down your spirit? Do you ever feel worn out from fighting what seems like a losing battle? Would you like some rest? God is promising a rest to your inner being, a rest where your soul lays completely still, like a great night’s sleep. This promise hinges only your willingness to come to Jesus.
As humans we have a tendency to think we must take care of it ourselves, which is why we find ourselves heavily laden. I well recall how easily I slipped into this condition just last month when I was over-loaded with legitimate concerns for my family, friends, finances, students, and souls. An alarming email signaling disharmony among God’s people sent me over the edge. I felt awful inside and my soul was tired from all the unrest. The first break I got at work, I left my classroom and sought out a seldom-used room in the basement of my school. Alone in the darkness of that room I “came” to Christ with all my burdens. I can’t say how long I prayed but I can tell you I did not get up until my soul was resting. Praise God for real soul rest!
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