“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, … and you will find rest for your souls.”
Matthew 11:28-29
I can recall as if it was yesterday the exact time when God gave me the ability to hear and believe. I was sitting on a basketball court in a men’s detention facility after having narrowly avoided a long prison sentence. A man was standing in front of me and the others incarcerated there, preaching the gospel. I had heard teachings from the Bible before, but this was different. I knew in that moment what he was reading were the truest, realist things I had ever heard in my life.
As the love of God invaded my heart, I felt a sense of supernatural relief, release, and comfort. From then on, I knew I was fundamentally transformed for all eternity. There would be many detours and distractions in my walk with the Lord in the coming years, but I praise God He has never released His loving grip on me. My greatest treasure is my salvation. The greatest gift I have to give others is my testimony of the life God has given me.
A weary soul can find rest in this world of trouble. Don’t run from it. Run, instead, into His open arms.
As the love of God invaded my heart, I felt a sense of supernatural relief, release, and comfort. From then on, I knew I was fundamentally transformed for all eternity. There would be many detours and distractions in my walk with the Lord in the coming years, but I praise God He has never released His loving grip on me. My greatest treasure is my salvation. The greatest gift I have to give others is my testimony of the life God has given me.
A weary soul can find rest in this world of trouble. Don’t run from it. Run, instead, into His open arms.
Scripture Focus
Matthew 11:25-30
Insight
Who in your life needs to hear your testimony? Pray for the opportunity to share with someone longing for love and mercy of how God saved you.
Bible In A Year
- Exodus 15-16
- Psalm 33
- Mark 13