Rest?

Rest? Rest.

How often has life’s struggles bombard us like battering rams? Many times I’ve wondered whether there would ever be a resting place—a vacation—from all that assails us. During those times, I can relate to David when he cries out, commanding his soul to rejoice, or asking his soul why it is so disquieted. He subsequently calls to God, acknowledging that HE is the only one who can save, David’s only refuge.

Countless times, we read about this in the Psalms. So when Jesus says to come and lay our burdens before Him, He’s giving us the same liberty David—the man God attributes as being after HIS heart—had in his man-to-God talks throughout his life.

“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.” (Matthew 11: 28 – 29 NKJV)

I have found, too, that when I do cry out, lay all the “stuff” of life at His feet, and admit, “I can’t do this,” He’s right there to assure me that He’s with me and I do find rest. I also gain strength to get up and go back into the fray for another few moments, knowing He’s there.



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