“Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”
In the turmoil and pressure of living in this struggling world, it is easy to find ourselves tired and weighted down with cares and concerns of the day. Family members, job stresses, and emotional issues give a plethora of opportunities to wear us out. Thank God Jesus said we could come to Him with our entire burden attached and He will give us rest.
The Message Bible says: “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.”
Jesus, our Great Shepherd, makes us lie down in green pastures; he leads us beside still waters. Jesus will help us make sense of the crazy world we live in and will wash away the stress and strain. Jesus will always lift the burden if we will but give it to Him. Are you tired of carrying heavy loads? Come to Jesus and He will let you put your feet up in quiet stillness of soul.
I come to Jesus with all my burdens and cares. He gives me peace and quiet rest.
- Reading Plan A: 1 Corinthians 9
- Reading Plan B: Romans 10
- Reading Plan C: Psalms 136-138; 1 Corinthians 9
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.