Trust and Rest

Some days mark the end of large projects or events.  That was my “today.”  As I sat for a time of refreshing with the Lord, I couldn’t still my thoughts.  Reflections over the past 4 months needed to be cleared from my mind so that I could move forward.  Then, I could picture Jesus walking amongst the crowd of people, all who wanted His ministry. I realized that He had been a very busy, busy man. Finally I asked the Lord this question; “Lord, how did You clear your mind after your busy days?”

He gave me a simple answer; “I trusted My heavenly Father.  He knows what we have need of (Mt 6:8). Satan convinces men that God is their adversary . . . this belief causes mistrust and steals the peace and rest appointed to men.”

I remembered that, in the parable of the minas (talents), one steward thought that God was unfair, like an adversary, and some men did not want the Lord to rule over them (see Lk 19:12-27). They all met with disastrous results. 

Jesus wants to give us rest.  Here is His invitation to us:

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. (Mt 11:28-30)

Let us learn from Jesus, and let Him rule over our lives.  God has appointed peace and rest to us. We only need to trust Him.  Amen.