An Open Invitation

Matthew 11:28-29 (Amplified Bible)

28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.

Quickword: An Open Invitation

The Amplified Bible is a English translation of the Bible. According to the publisher the thought behind the Amplified Bible is that multiple English word equivalents to each key Hebrew and Greek word clarify and amplify meanings that may otherwise have been concealed by the traditional translation method. In the Quickword this morning, the Amplifued Bible is an invitation to all who labor in ministry to find rest in Christ Jesus.

- Come and find rest from the burdens of religious rituals that provide no peace.

- Come and take the yoke of Christ by following Him, become His disciples.

- Come to Jesus and we will find rest- renewal, blessed quiet.

Today, my beloved brother, my strong sister, you may find yourself weary from the work and heavy burden. The good news is that we have an open invitation to come to Jesus and to be His disciples. When we follow Him, we will find rest, renewal, blessed quietness. I’m praying for each of you today; that you may find rest in the presence of the Lord.

Dear God in Heaven, I pray now for every person who is feeling weary and heavy burden. God in your infinite wisdom you know the weight that each person is carrying at this present moment in time. God I pray that we all who are weary and heavy burden will cast all of our cares upon you know that you care for us. I know God that you can do anything but fail; thank you for the open invitation to come and be in your presence where we will find rest.