March 24, 2006

[Rev. Doc]

Releasing The Burden To Rest

"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."
Matthew 11:28-30

A local pastor in the Philippines used the following parable to illustrate Christ's offer of rest and the response of people who won't trust Him completely: The driver of a carabao wagon was on his way to market when he overtook an old man carrying a heavy load. Taking compassion on him, the driver invited the old man to ride in the wagon. Gratefully the old man accepted. After a few minutes, the driver turned to see how the man was doing. To his surprise, he found him still straining under the heavy weight, for he had not taken the burden off his shoulders.

Prayer: Ask Christ to take your burdens, and leave them with Him.

"Spiritual rest maketh no man idle, spiritual walking maketh no man weary."
~Nathaniel Hardy