Scripture: Come
to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 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. 30 For my yoke is easy, and
my burden is light." Matt 11:28-30
Reflection: A
doctor says come to me if you are sick and a teacher will say; come to me if
you want to be educated, a shopkeeper will say come to me to buy your provision
and politician will say come to me with your civic problem.
But
it’s always a package deal, you got to either pay or give something for the
services they render.
But
who will handle the deep needs and mental stress that people go through. Jesus
offers us the solution. But many of us reject him and what he has to offer.
What he offers is a whole package; we want the ‘rest that spells happiness’ but
not the ‘yoke of his teachings’.
Therefore
we end up with worldly wise people and psychiatrist and yogi’s and New Age
gurus and quick fix experts.
Unfortunately, this problem is not limited to ordinary lay people but to
those who are supposed to be close to God by virtue of their consecration.
Prayer: Thank
you Lord for this offer, I accept your word, your teachings and desire to live
by it in total submission.
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