Jesus Gives Us Rest – Matthew 11:28

January 1, 2024 Becky

A Heart Filled With A Verse – Rest Series

Matthew 11:28

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

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A Stressful Heart Turned Restful

A stressful heart turned restful is what our souls seek, yet the world around us just keeps spinning faster and faster. Trying to keep up with the pressures of life can leave a heart stressed beyond it’s limits. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus is reminding us He’s where the rest is. And, if we take the time to bask in His glory we find the rest our hearts long for.

Rest in His presence is essential!

Jesus Gives Us Rest

This verse is pure comfort to a weary body and tired soul!

Pause for a moment and take a deep breath.

Now read Matthew 11:28 slowly.

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

Friends, fill your heart with Matthew 11:28 and rest in the truth it conveys.

Jesus gives us rest!

Go to Jesus!! Allow Him to wrap your heart up in this verse and take comfort knowing He is where we find the rest our hearts and souls long for. It’s in His rest that we find real and lasting peace, love, and joy. I’m talking about blessed treasures only our Heavenly Savior can pour upon us!

Who better to promise us this than Jesus!

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If you keep reading in Matthew 11 it gets even better!!

“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 11:29-30 (NIV)

The yoke our Savior offers us is a gift of divine rest! When we come to Jesus, He frees us. He lightens our load! His gentle, loving arms long to carry the weary and calm the burdened souls. The rest He offers is lasting, satisfying, and life-giving.

Rest from Jesus is what our hearts crave!

Take Jesus’ yoke, meditate on Matthew 11:28, and find rest.