Matthew 11:28-30

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

It has come to my attention that some of my readers are struggling under the weight of difficulties, our scripture text reminds us of Jesus’ invitation to come to Him regardless of our problems. Jesus recognized that there were going to be problems in our lives regardless the cause; whether it sickness, financial difficulties or family struggles it remains a problem that no one can handle alone. By coming to Jesus, we are accepting His invitation to take our troubles to Him and cast them at His feet. We have His assurance that He will give us the rest from all our trials and tribulations.

1 Peter 5:7 encourages all who are experiencing anxieties and difficulties to “cast your cares upon Him; for he careth for you.” God would not have made such declaration if He were not true to His Word. What do you have to lose? The only things to be lost are our problems. In casting our cares on the Lord, we must do so with a firm conviction that God can and will take care of the problem. Are God’s children less than the fowls of the air or the plant/lilies of the fields where they neither toil nor worry about their safety or well being? I think not! >God in His divine wisdom has provided for all our needs, cares and concerns.

Allow me to direct your attention to a scripture that I find comforting in my time of trails, which is Psalm 23, which describes the Lord as the good shepherd who cares for His sheep/man. Shall in verse 1 is our guarantee that whatever we encounter in this life, God is in control of the situation for He is too wise to make a mistake and too gracious to see His children begging bread. Verse 2 coincides with verse 28, meaning that He calms the troubled waters of our very souls. Therefore, knowing God for who He is brings Psalm 27:1 into focus where we find an implied question of who or what are we fear? The answer should be nothing or no one for “ if God bring you to it He will bring you through it.”

In closing, take your burdens to the Lord in prayer and leave them there for there is rest in Jesus Christ.Author’s Contact:
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Comment by Willie White on July 25, 2009 at 9:00am
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