Come and Find Rest — Matthew 11:28
Matthew 11 records Jesus’ gentle invitation to everyone who is weary and heavily burdened: come to him and receive the rest he gives.
Matthew 11 records Jesus’ gentle invitation to everyone who is weary and heavily burdened: come to him and receive the rest he gives.
B. W. Johnson reminds us that the gifts which truly bless our lives ultimately point us back toward the goodness and generosity of God.
James 1 reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the unchanging God whose goodness remains constant.
Elisabeth Elliot reminds us that our deepest confidence is found in Christ within our present circumstances, not in waiting for life to become easier.
Psalm 28 shows us how trust in the LORD can lead to recognizing his help, rejoicing in his care, and responding with thanksgiving.
F. B. Meyer reminds us that even if God’s gifts seem absent, we still possess the Giver and can continue placing our confidence in him.
Habakkuk 3 reminds us that God himself is our strength and can give us steady footing for the difficult paths we face.
Thomas Watson reminds us that God is not a temporary portion but an eternal one who remains when everything around us changes.
Psalm 73 reminds us that when our own strength fails, God remains the strength of our heart and our lasting portion forever.
Hudson Taylor reminds us to take the next faithful step while leaving the burden of results and outcomes in God’s hands.