MARCH 25, 2013
Too
Heavy
Read: Psalm 32:1-6;
Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy
laden, and I will give you
rest. —Matthew 11:28
As
I started up my car in the dark hours of early morning, I noticed a seatbelt
light on the dashboard. I checked my door, opening and pulling it shut again. I
tugged on my seatbelt to test it. But the sensor light still beamed. Then, in
slow
realization, I reached over and lifted my purse a few inches above the
passenger
seat. The light clicked off.
Apparently,
a cell phone, three rolls of quarters, a hardcover book, and my lunch
stuffed
in my very large purse had equaled the weight of a small passenger, thus
setting off the sensor!
While
I can easily empty out a handbag, other weights are not so easy to shed. Those
burdens of life involve a heaviness of spirit.
Whether
the burden that weighs us down is one of guilt such as the one that consumed
David’s thoughts (Ps. 32:1-6), the fear Peter experienced (Matt. 26:20-35), or
the doubt
Thomas carried (John 20:24-29), Jesus has invited us to bring them
all to Him: “Come to
Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give
you rest” (Matt. 11:28).
We
are not built to bear burdens alone. When we cast them on the One who wants to
bear our burdens (Ps. 68:19; 1 Peter 5:7), He replaces them with forgiveness,
healing,
and restoration. No burden is too heavy for Him.
Lord, thank You for lovingly carrying our burdens.
In times of trouble, help us to leave those burdens
in Your strong hands and to find our rest in You.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Burden God with what burdens you.
Source: Our Daily Bread 2013
