Hope for the Weary

Matthew 11:28-30 (NASB) 2020 edition

28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
29 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.
30 For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light.”

REFLECTION

Jesus extends an invitation to all who find themselves weary and burdened. Weary not just physically but from the lives they have lived up to this point, burdened not only by responsibilities but by the challenge of facing life each day.

His words promise rest and offer another way: to take His yoke upon us. But how do we do this? By learning from Him, being gentle and humble in heart.

During these Advent days, as we pause to set our thoughts and hearts on the birth of the Savior Jesus, we have the opportunity to accept the invitation He offers. His yoke is easier to bear, and His burden is light.

Let us accept today the invitation that Jesus, the Savior, extends to us, so that we may find true rest.

PRAYER

Lord and good God, receive all the gratitude from our hearts as we understand that Christ offers us rest and hope when we are weary and burdened. Thank You for Your Son Jesus and for His coming into our lives. We give all the glory to You, LORD. Amen.

Written by Maida Tamayo (Chile), Sister, Missional Base Jerez.