“‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. … For I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.’”
Matthew 11:28-29
With 55% of marriages in America ending in divorce, almost 25% of children under the age of 18 in the U.S. now live in broken homes. The upheaval and the pain of rejection follow long into adulthood. Where can unconditional, unfailing love be found?
Loving parents may reflect this love, though even they do so imperfectly. Absolutely unfailing love can be found nowhere else than in Jesus Christ. Only He will never leave us or forsake us. Some say religion is just a crutch to lean on. But a crutch is of no use when it comes to a broken heart. That’s a job for the God of the universe.
Jesus offers to carry our burdens. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). To the lonely, fearful, rejected, and abandoned, He promises, “Surely I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). These promises are written in stone, sealed in blood, and delivered to you by the One who left His home to launch the greatest rescue ever. No matter what the extent of brokenness in your home or your life, you can lean on Him and trust Him to see you through.
Loving parents may reflect this love, though even they do so imperfectly. Absolutely unfailing love can be found nowhere else than in Jesus Christ. Only He will never leave us or forsake us. Some say religion is just a crutch to lean on. But a crutch is of no use when it comes to a broken heart. That’s a job for the God of the universe.
Jesus offers to carry our burdens. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). To the lonely, fearful, rejected, and abandoned, He promises, “Surely I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). These promises are written in stone, sealed in blood, and delivered to you by the One who left His home to launch the greatest rescue ever. No matter what the extent of brokenness in your home or your life, you can lean on Him and trust Him to see you through.
Scripture Focus
Matthew 11:25-30
Insight
Crutches may take the weight off a broken bone, but only faith in God can lift the weight of grief from the brokenness of this world.
Bible In A Year
- Deuteronomy 30-31
- Psalm 94
- Acts 18