Rest For Your Soul
“Come unto me, all you who labour and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
Our relationship with Jesus contains the promise of rest. His yoke is not a heavy yoke of “religious” performance, but an invitation to an intimate relationship that is restful and truly empowering.
His joy will be our strength, and serving Him should not make us weary or worn out, but actually invigorate, revitalize and re-energize us IF we are doing it with His help and His power.
When Jesus was here on earth He was surrounded by those who were constantly in need. He faced harsh opposition, and rarely found any privacy. And even in those private times, when he secluded himself for rest – we read that He didn’t sleep, but rather He prayed through the night. Jesus found His deepest rest in the presence of His Father.
Vacations are awesome, and we all need to disconnect from our work routine from time to time, but are you feeling worn out or weary, or even close to “burn-out”? Then it’s time to renew and refresh your relationship and allow Jesus to give you His rest.
Wait on the Lord, He will renew your strength, and His rest will restore your weary soul, revitalize your body, and empower you to continue in the vision and calling He gave to you.