Matthew 11:28 · KJV
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
King James Version
What does Matthew 11:28 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
When you're exhausted and want to sleep, where do you go? No bed, vacation, or retreat can genuinely provide us with a peaceful respite unless we also spend time with Jesus. So why don't you just go ahead and do it? Come to Jesus and experience the advantages of His presence, love, forgiveness, grace, and rest.
Prayer
God, You have unlimited power. My hope and strength come from Your Son, Jesus. I eagerly await the day when He returns and triumphs for me and all of Your children. Father, nevertheless, I want to know Him more and spend my whole life for Him. I want to discover significance in His acceptance, serenity in His presence, and purpose in His service. Bless me as I strive to get to know You better and learn more about Your Son. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
We could call it the irony of following Christ. If we want to follow Christ, we have to give up everything and go with Him. To follow Christ is to receive many blessings in this life and to spend all of eternity with God. So, how hard is it? Yes, it is sometimes. Life is hard, though. Is the load light, as Jesus said it would be? Yes, because we know that our lives aren't wasted, that we're living life the way God planned, and that when life is over, it's not really over! We get to go home to be with our Lord.
Prayer
God, give me the courage I need to face the challenges before me. Grant me kindness so I can treat people the right way. Give me gratitude for all the good things You've done for me. Help me see that living for Jesus is the best thing I could do. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.
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