Come to Me...

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for you souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

When our burdens become unbearable, we can seek to dump our loads in several places. Perhaps we have a friend who will listen to our problems. Perhaps we can find relief in a brief get-a-way where we can be refreshed and strengthened. We might even have access to a Christian counselor who can give us solid advice. But nothing or no one can provide the rest and relief that Jesus can when we come to Him with our burdens. Our Savior has broad shoulders, sturdy hands, and a compassionate heart. There is no grievous or weighty matter that He does not bid us to give to Him.

If you are carrying a burden that has you at the breaking point, come to Jesus in prayer. Don’t worry about the right words; just cry out to God. Tell Him how you feel. Prayer is simply talking with God, and that is what you do to shift your burden to Christ.

Come in childlike faith. Jesus said He would give His light and easy load in return for your heaviness. Does He lie? Is He being to simplistic? No. God can sustain you as you trust Him. Focus on His power and receive His all-sufficient help. He will not let you down. He will not let you fall. Jesus hears your plea. He will lighten your load so that you may persevere.

“Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you...” Psalm 55:22