"Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." Isaiah 40:27-29 NIV
“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." Matthew 11:28-29 NIV
Weary and in need of rest? How many of us are in this place today? It's hard to be brave when you are tired, when weariness drains your heart, mind, and body dry of all its energy. It's hard to focus. It's hard to be kind, or loving, or giving when you aren't sure you can place one foot in front of the other. God knew we would need His strength. Jesus knew we would need his rest. Personally, I must believe what the Bible says. God will provide the strength I need to do whatever needs doing today, this moment. Then Jesus will provide the rest I need to recover and refresh. Jesus will share my burden, whatever it might be. A burden shared is lighter and easier to bear. And when we come upon a cool shady place on our journey, we can sit and be still in God's presence.
Hear Jesus' voice calling "Come to me" and obey. Allow him to be the Savior he longs to be, the brother he wants to be, the God he is. Accept what God gives to those He calls His own.
