Wednesday 7 Dec 2022

December 7: Matthew 11:28-30

Key Verse: Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Devotion:
I have had these words underlined in my Bible for a very long time and it is words which I cling to when the going gets tough. We have the saying “when the going gets tough, the tough get going” in the UK which is meant to indicate how tough people will be able to weather the storms of life. I have seen far too many people fail (including myself) when the going gets tough, so I don’t adhere to that English saying; instead I cling to these words in the Bible.

Jesus reminds us He is watching over us all the time and wants to help us through life; this includes when the going is good and when the going is at its toughest! When we don’t know which way to turn because we cannot see a way out of a situation, we need to turn to Christ and give Him the opportunity to help us through the situation. These words do not say Jesus is going to make our lives easy, but, if we do listen to His guidance, then we will have an easier path to walk with Him by our sides.

Jesus went through the toughest times whilst He was on earth and He knew He was going to have to face those times; but he also knew they would be short-lived and He would be back in Heaven before too long. This is one of the things I cling to when things get tough – knowing I will be able to have a much easier life in Heaven with Christ than down here on earth.

For Jesus to go through so much on our behalf and still tell us His burden is light speaks volumes to me. I know He is going to get me through every situation in life. I may not come out the way I want it to, but I know if I listen to Him, the way forward will always be the best way forward for me...

Points to Ponder:
How much do you face in life?

How well do you listen to Christ?