Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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.”

Across the years I have been blessed to counsel many people. One of the most common complaints I have heard is, “I’m so tired.” In a way it has been humorous since they complain that they are so tired they need a vacation, and when they return from vacation they are exhausted from the vacation.

It rather reminds me of counseling people who are having marital problems. There will be boxes of tissues to dry the tears of those who wish they had never gotten married. Later another person will cry their eyes out because they are not married and wish they were.

But we are talking about the complaint of weariness so, I will restrict my comments to that subject. There is no doubt that many people feel weary. That is a given! But the real question is why do they feel so tired?

The human body is capable of performing amazing feats of stamina. The way long- distance athletes are able to accomplish their acts of endurance is by training. Little by little they grow stronger and stronger until they can perform without the fatigue that once plagued them.

In today’s Scripture, Jesus gives us the spiritual prescription for our weariness:

• Come to Him  
• Take His yoke upon us 
• Learn from Him

Notice the rewards for following His direction—His deep and abiding rest.

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

- – - Pastor Cecil