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Daily Devotion: Matthew 11:28

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Matthew 11:28   "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. "

Stop and think about this verse. We read it often. We hear it quoted. We have heard numerous sermons on this verse. But have we really stopped to think about the importance of these words spoken by our Lord Jesus?

We see people of the world who are called, "stars". They may be actors or sports stars. They may be government officials. But the people who are called famous are usually surrounded by guards who are hired to prevent anyone from getting close to that individual.

But let's look at this verse again. Jesus says, "Come unto me." Jesus! God in flesh! The Creator of this universe and all that is in it has an "open arm" policy that invites us to come into His divine presence.  We can talk to Him at any time of day or night. We can walk with Him and enjoy the strength and peace of His presence with us. Jesus! The risen Lord says, "Come to me."

When was the last time you prayed and actually  took time to enter into the very presence of Jesus? He promises peace and rest to our weary souls.  There is nowhere else to find the rest that we all need from time to time. 

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