I find that any break in the regular schedule tends to be filled with the "other things." One of the most lovely things about an actual holiday is that after the celebration, there is rest. Real rest. Nothing is open. No appointments kept. No extra running.
Rest is precious. Guard it. Savor it. In rest there is restoration.
This scripture passage spoke to my heart today. There are times when the most simple instructions are the most powerful.
"Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28
It has been awhile since we have dissected a passage.
"Come to me" ... the invitation is open.
"All of you" ... he does not play favorites. The invitation is for all of us.
"Who are weary" ... from our own work.
"And carry heavy burdens" ... from helping others carry their burdens.
"And I" ... He is the one.
"Will give you" ... the offer stands up to any test or trial.
"Rest" ... yes... rest is precious and priceless.
That, my friends, is the best. We are each called to some kind of work. To do all things... especially our daily work... in love matters. Sharing and helping others carry their burdens is one of the sweetest parts of Christian fellowship. Like "Miss Clara" in the movie, "War Room", we can experience the power of prayer in our daily lives by giving our burdens and others to God in our prayers. Savor the supernatural release from the weight of the struggle. Yoked with Jesus, he takes on the heavy load.
Then... we can truly, deeply, and completely rest.
Today, I am grateful for rest.
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