Today’s Scripture Passage:
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)
This series of posts has been progressive. Why am I using the same Scripture Passage each week. I’m aspiring to do more than know the words of these verses. I want to grow in my understanding of what these words mean and how they apply to me.
I have decided I will no longer settle for receiving only a portion of what my Father has for me. How about you?
Quick recap…
Week 1: Jesus said, “Let Me Teach You.”
Week 2: Jesus said, “Come To Me.”
Week 3: Jesus was speaking to “All Who are Weary and Carry Heavy Burdens.”
This Week: Jesus’ Promise.
Look what Jesus says…“Come to Me, and
I will give you rest.“
Jesus promised to give us REST.
REST
to refresh
Strong’s Concordance and Greek Dictionary of the New Testament
Jesus promised, when we come to Him, we will be REFRESHED.
Did you notice the prefix re in the word refresh?
re- prefix
again : anew
Merriam Webster Online Dictionary
fresh adjective
having its original qualities unimpaired
Merriam Webster Online Dictionary
This is about Jesus making us fresh again!
This is about Jesus renewing our abilities!
Why?
So we can do all the good works we were created to do in Christ Jesus!
So we will not grow weary and give up!
Next week we’re going to take our first step into the process of receiving the rest Jesus has for us.
Between Now and Then…
1 Take time this week to think about all the areas of your life where you want and/or need rest; places you need Jesus to make you fresh again.
2 Talk to Jesus about those places and your need for Him to refresh you.
3 Ask Jesus to prepare your heart and mind for the process of receiving the rest only He can give.
LORD, we’re so thankful to be citizens of Your Kingdom. We’re thank You for the privilege of being your representative in the foreign land we live in now. Help us to grow in our relationship with You, so we will represent You well. Give us compassion and courage and teach us to love those around us as You love them. We want to love as citizens of Heavens and not citizens of this world!
Digging Deeper:
2 Corinthians 5:17-19, Galatians 6:9, & Ephesians 2:10 & 3:14-20
If you have not yet met Jesus, you can meet Him today. He created you. He loves you. He wants you to be a part of His family. I encourage you to step into the life He created you to live. You will still have the troubles of this world, but you will no longer be facing them alone. I’m praying for you! https://peacewithgod.net/mobile/?utm_source=Microsoft&utm_medium=CPC&utm_term=HowToGoToHeaven&utm_campaign=USPWGMobileSearchMic
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