Together in Christ: 'Find Rest in My Love!' — Matthew 11:28-30

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."

— Matthew 11:28-30 NLT

Key Thought

Jesus made sure His followers realized His high standards for following Him as a disciple. [1] He wanted us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. [2] When we choose to follow Jesus, we each voluntarily place our life and future in Jesus' hands. Counting the cost and following Jesus brings life to the full. [3] While the journey may not be easy, our future is tied to Jesus and is secure with Him. [4] Our eternal rewards will be glorious, making the struggles of this life pale in comparison to their future glory. [5]

We base our present hope in Jesus' promises to come to us, live in us, make His home with us, and show himself to us. [6] When we submit our wills to Jesus, His yoke is light. He walks with us, supports us, sustains us, and enables us in ways that we could never imagine. [7] We live in a rugged and broken world, but we don't journey to our eternal home alone. God is with us. When we finally arrive, we will be at our eternal home with God. [8] These assurances make our life's journey easier and your burdens lighter!

[1] Luke 9:23, 62, 14:33.
[2] Matthew 22:36-40.
[3] John 10:10.
[4] Colossians 3:1-4; Romans 8:28-39.
[5] Romans 8:18.
[6] John 14:18-23, Romans 8:32-39; Hebrews 13:5-6.
[7] Ephesians 3:14-21.
[8] Psalm 23:1-6; 2 Timothy 4:17.

Today's Prayer

Lord God, please give me eyes to see Your work in my life and Your protection over my future. I offer all I am and all I hope to accomplish your mission in my life. I embrace your call to your Lordship over me and me. I need the ongoing leading of your Spirit to direct me in the direction I need to go so I can fulfill Your will for me. As Jesus taught me, I pray, "Your will be done in my life, O, God, and Your Kingdom come to our world, O, Lord!" I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen!

Related Scripture Readings

  • Matthew 6:9-16
  • Ephesians 1:19-23, 3:14-21

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Illustration of Matthew 11:28-30 NLT — Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."

About This Devotional

Together in Christ is a daily devotional that focuses on what Scripture teaches about godly living in relationships.

'Together in Christ' is written by Phil Ware.

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