I WILL GIVE YOU REST

Are you tired today? Burdened by the things of this world that seem to spin out of control no matter what you do! Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Jesus invites you to come and find refuge with Him because He is the only one who can give you the rest you are looking for. This is not the kind of rest you get from sleeping in or taking a vacation which sounds awesome, rather a rest that can remain in your inner spirit and reside in your soul. Where you can draw from at anytime, anywhere. It is the rest and assurance that comes from trusting in the One who gives it.

The invitation to rest is throughout the scriptures. My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. Exodus 13:14 In returning and rest you shall be saved. Isaiah 30:15  Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. Psalm 116:7 Notice the key to getting rest is coming to the Lord? Though the wages of sin is death, complete separation from our Creator for all eternity, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 Because of His immense love for you, He wants you to return to Him and not be burdened anymore but find the peace your soul forever longs for. So He did what only He could do. Isaiah 59:16 says, Therefore His own arm brought salvation for Him. His way for you and me to enter into rest is through the work of Jesus on the cross. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The invitation to believe in Jesus is an invite to live at peace with our holy Creator God. It's an invitation to stop trying to earn your way to Heaven through good works and deeds which can also be burdensome and stressful. Jesus willingly offered to pay the wages of our sin on the cross so we can be at peace with God. 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 11:29 Thank You Jesus!

He is Risen Indeed!

Laura Lawrence
Discovery Time Director