Chapter 9
I AM Rested
This is our cocker spaniel on a road trip, and she is so completely relaxed here, she fell asleep sitting UP in my lap. That’s the way we should rest in the Lord — no matter what position we’re in, no matter what situation we’re going through, no matter how much pressure we’re under, and no matter how stressed out we feel.
We’re all in the middle of a rat race. But in Matthew 11:28, Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” When it seems like life is about to overtake you, you should just sit back, relax, and let Him handle things.
Notice, Jesus said, “Come unto ME ... and I will give you rest.” He didn’t say go to a friend’s house, go to the bar, go to your counselor (and spend big bucks), or even go to church. When we need a break, when we are completely worn out as you may be, Jesus wants us to come to Him.
If you inherited a million dollars from a distant aunt, would you say, “Oh, no, I can’t accept that.”? Would you accept the money, but leave it in the bank and never use any of it, not even the interest? I doubt it. Jesus has given us an amazing, priceless, and powerful gift. It is our birthright, ours to use, to take advantage of whenever we need it. It is the gift of rest – rest from worries, rest from anxiety, and rest from uneasiness or agitation. This unmatchable gift is yours.
Give your troubles to Jesus and get some rest – you need it!
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