Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Scripture Insights
“Come to me” are beautiful words of belonging, care, and comfort. Jesus Christ, the one who took on our sins on the cross, the one who calls us to follow him, is the same one who sees you, welcomes you, offers care and comfort to you.
“Come to me,” he says. When you’re lonely, come to me. When you’re worn down by the cares and burdens of life, come to me. When people are cruel, and life is hard, come to me. When the weight of this responsibility is more than you can bear, come to me. When you’re discouraged, frustrated, and at the end of yourself, come to me. When you are weary and burdened: “Come to me,” he
calls, “and I will give you rest.”
The one who provided the path to freedom from our burdens wants to continue to offer you rest. Hear his voice today. He’s calling you to come. He wants to give you rest.
Today’s Prayer
Gracious heavenly Father, we thank you that you continue to call us to come. Lord, give us the grace to let go of the weight we are carrying. We long to find our rest in you. Help us to come.
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—Colleen Derr
President, Eastern Nazarene College (Massachusetts)
