Matthew 11:25-30
25 At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. 27 All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
We all have times in life - white knuckled prayer.
And we are familiar with the passage of Jesus promising His burden is light.
How do we combine the ideas of fear, works and Jesus offering rest?
Matthew 11 begins with our answer. John the Baptist is losing his ministry, his life- he leaves being killed by the king. His life was for what purpose, John the Baptist, wonders. He to die when Jesus is God?
Jesus is the answer. Because John the Baptist has been with Jesus since the beginning of the ministry of Jesus.
The question is one we all face - fear.
Jesus is dealing with the fragility of life. Jesus is not negating the good works life calls for in the Light of Jesus.
Jesus is overcoming the fear. Most of us have dealt with being impoverished. At any level.
Most young people are impoverished as they begin. Most parenting is faced with limited funds. Jesus is overcoming fear. Jesus is overcoming fear in unwed mothers facing a vast list of difficulties.
Jesus is overcoming our fear of being inadequate. At any age.
Jesus is overcoming fear when we face mortal illnesses in children, friends or the elderly. Fear the end - freedom from fearing the end.
Jesus tells us of what we can't face. When circumstance is overwhelming. Illness. Loss. Jesus is going to carry us. When we are not perfect enough.
When fear is vanquished - we are capable. We have our gifts in Father God when we are released from fear and face life and life challenges. As we grow older, we face more of life - with more confidence.
Jesus has proven we can Rest all of our cares with Jesus.
Because we know Jesus showing Father God's Love - we are able, given the ability to be ourselves and put our burdens down. Life inevitably offers burdens - daily. God allows us to say - we gave our best that day. Any day. Jesus covers ever dot and ever iota - we are not able to fill. We rest knowing our Savior - fills all. In the overwhelming Mercy of God.
George Muller created more God paths for those without any means. He created Paths. The Prayer Life of George Muller, George felt prayer was all the work of life itself. When he prayed, he said, "Jesus, please." And God would help George Muller.
Father God,
As it is Thanksgiving - we give Thanks for the Goodness of Jesus.
And cover all and all with - "Please, Jesus."
Amen in Jesus, Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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