His Welcoming Arms

 

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

—Matthew 11:28

“I have no idea where I’m supposed to go.”

Such an expression of woe falls often these days from the lips of discouraged people, whether young, old, or middle-aged. Inability to find meaningful work, tragedy in a person’s life, a sense of aimlessness or despair, feelings of loneliness, concern that one has no real value, rejection, heartache—all lead people to believe no one wants them and they have no one to whom they may turn.

But, God waits to welcome all those who will turn to Him. Hear these words from the Lord Jesus Christ as recorded in 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.

No matter how weighted down with care someone may feel, Jesus waits to embrace that one, give them rest, and lighten their burden.

Maybe this day you need to abandon yourself into the arms of God. If so, I pray you will hasten to do so.

 

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