Monday Refuel....Hanging on to Jesus!

Hang on to Jesus!

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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."  

(Matthew 11:28-29, ESV)

When the burdens of life are heavy and there is not a light at the end of the tunnel, what happens next? 

Where and to whom do we turn for relief? 

In our society today we often turn to food, drugs, sex, idolatry, and anything else that will numb or relieve the burdens. We soon learn that these things do not sustain us. They are empty and have no life in them. They will eventually destroy any life that we have in us.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:28-29 to come to him for rest. Jesus is the only source of rest for our weary souls. Jesus provides the rest we need from the changing seasons of life. While we are resting in Jesus, we learn from him as well. We learn how to trust in him at all times.

We have to make the daily choice to lay down our burdens and cares before Jesus. When we let go of the things of this world that we hang on to for relief, we see Jesus. When we let go of our own agendas for relief and healing, we see Jesus. Letting go enables us to hang on to Jesus through the changes in our lives.

Hang on to Jesus...Trent