Rest

Matthew 11:25-30

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

This is one of my favorite texts in the Bible. It's Jesus's invitation to his followers. "Come to me and rest." Rest from your labor, rest from your struggles, rest from your burdens.

Jesus elaborated, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you'll find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30).

I love how he explains himself, "I am gentle and humble in heart". It's as if he is saying, "This is who I am! Gentle, humble, longing to take your burdens, longing to give you the rest you need."

Jesus, help me to come to you tonight. Help me to find that delight that comes from knowing that my soul will find rest in you when I take your yoke upon me.