Come to Me and Find Rest – Reflection on Matthew 11:28
Come to Me and Find Rest: A Reflection on Matthew 11:28 In a world that moves fast and demands more than we can sometimes give, exhaustion becomes more than physical—it touches our hearts, minds, and souls. Jesus speaks directly to this condition in Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” What a tender and powerful invitation. This is not just a call to pause or sleep—it is an invitation to enter into a deep, soul-level rest that only Christ can give. He doesn’t offer quick fixes or surface solutions. Instead, He offers Himself. When Jesus says, “Come to me,” He is saying, “Bring your chaos, your stress, your sorrow, your striving—and I will meet you in it.” We All Carry Burdens Burdens come in many forms: the pressure of responsibilities, the pain of broken relationships, financial strain, fear, or the silent battle of anxiety. Sometimes we carry spiritual burdens—guilt, shame, or the feeling of distance from God. Jesus doesn’t ...