Comfort from Jesus
When our children were little, I knew a witty older woman who had many fun expressions. When you were at her home at meal time, rather than asking if you were hungry, she would ask, “Are you about to grow together?”
To encourage young mothers, including me, she would say, “When I was a mother with little children, I thought I would never be that tired again — and I haven’t!”
I relish the comfort Jesus offers us when we are weary.
“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 your souls.
For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
His advice is always perfect and effectual. Rest comes when we conform our lives to His will and when we learn from His gentle and humble heart. Let’s read those beautiful comforting words again. What a welcome and welcoming invitation.
“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 your souls.
For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30