I read a story the other day about a dog named Tattoo. Tattoo was an eight-month-old basset hound who went for an unexpected run one day. His owner accidentally shut his leash in the car door and took off for a drive, Tattoo had no choice but to try and keep up. Fortunately, a motorcycle officer saw the car and the “exercising” dog. But before Tattoo's owner finally stopped and the dog was rescued, the vehicle had reached speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. Now, even though Tattoo was dragged some of the way, he was not injured. Imagine poor Tattoo with his little basset hound legs, trying to keep up.
Now, have you ever felt that way—as though you were being dragged through life? Like Tattoo, you are trying to keep up with the speed of life and even getting drug around at times. You may even feel more like the dog from the movie vacation that didn’t get noticed until it was to late. Sadly, there is so much pressure on us to do so many things, with so little time, and with little to no rest in between.
If that is you, Jesus address your situation in Matthew. This is what Jesus says to anyone who is stressed out, anyone who is under pressure, anyone trying to keep up with the car, anyone who is carrying a burden of any kind:
Matthew 11:28–30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Now, have you ever felt that way—as though you were being dragged through life? Like Tattoo, you are trying to keep up with the speed of life and even getting drug around at times. You may even feel more like the dog from the movie vacation that didn’t get noticed until it was to late. Sadly, there is so much pressure on us to do so many things, with so little time, and with little to no rest in between.
If that is you, Jesus address your situation in Matthew. This is what Jesus says to anyone who is stressed out, anyone who is under pressure, anyone trying to keep up with the car, anyone who is carrying a burden of any kind:
Matthew 11:28–30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
These are words for a weary, tired, and over pressured person. This is not just talking about someone at the point of utter exhaustion, but also the one loaded down with weight and pressure.
Now, is that a description of you today? Maybe you are struggling with the burden of physical pain, or the burden of problems in your family, or the burden of grief, finances, worry, employment, etc.
Jesus says to you today, "Come to Me."
~ Matt
