*Rest: a: relief from anything distressing, annoying, tiring, etc.
b: peace of mind; mental and emotional calm; tranquillity.
Are you worn out? Feel like life is unraveling right before you? Distressed from life’s battles and woes? Well, do I have good news for you! God says He will give you rest!
In Matthew 11:28, Jesus tells the crowd gathered around Him that they can have rest for their souls if they come to Him. Going to God requires action and humbling on our part; are we ready to surrender our cares to God? Too often we try to carry the load on our own, and eventually, realize that the load is too heavy to carry. God wants to take the burden off of our shoulders once we surrender it.
When you read the definitions of the word “rest”, listed above, understand that Jesus’ words have much more depth. He states that we can come to Him. We can come weary with life, burned out, and He will give relief from anything distressing us. As well as, giving us mental and emotional calm!
Go to Jesus today. Run to Him if need be, and receive God’s rest!
We love you, and we are praying for you.
Salt Ministries. Sis. Pinky McGinty
Let’s pray:
Heavenly Father, we thank you for The Word! You understand that life can be challenging, and burdensome at times; so you offer us rest. Help us to humble ourselves, and receive Your rest today.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
*www.yourdicitonary.com; retrieved on 9/14/16
