Come To Jesus
Jesus said, "Come to ME all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Years ago I was coming off a mountain with a whole dall sheep in my pack- meat, hide and horns. I was side-hilling down a vertical slope- trying not to twist my ankles on rocks- attempting to get good footing with each step- but soon my muscles were so exhausted from the strain that my legs started to get 'rubbery.' Those muscles needed rest.
I sat down on the steep mountainside and let the weight of the pack rest on a small rock shelf. After 5 minutes I got up, shouldered the pack, and was amazed by how 'fresh' my legs felt. I descended for 5 minutes, then I rested for 5 minutes again. I continued this pattern for over two hours to the bottom of the mountain. Here's the deal: resting did NOT REMOVE MY BURDEN, it gave me the STRENGTH TO CARRY IT. This is the rest that Jesus offers.
There are many times in life when we WILL carry heavy burdens. We live in a broken world. But when we come to Jesus, he gives us rest SO THAT we are able to rise with a new perspective, a new attitude, new energy, and new strength. THIS is the rest you need. Come to Jesus, and you will be blessed! -Pastor Brad
Written on August 27, 2025
Posted in Daily Devotions