The Life and Ministry of Jesus
At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight.
All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. Come to Me, all you 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. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:25–30
“Come.” The Pharisees all said “Do!” To come to Him means to trust Him. This invitation is open to those who are exhausted and burdened down. “Take.” This is a deeper experience.
When we come to Christ by faith, He gives us rest. When we take His yoke and learn, we find rest, that deeper rest of surrender and obedience. “Learn.” The first two commands represent a crisis as we come and yield to Christ; but this step is into a process. As we learn more about Him, we find a deeper peace, because we trust Him more. Life is simplified and unified around the person of Christ. This invitation is for “all.” 1
Personal Encouragement
Jesus gave the invitation. The response is up to you. Complaining is not acceptable.
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1
To come, to take, and to learn is a very concise definition of discipleship.
A Prayer
Lord, thank You for lifting my burdens, and giving me Your peace.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
