Thank God for Providing Rest
Matthew shared ten miraclens in
Mt 8-11 to show Jesus’ power over
disease, nature & the spirit world.
Christ then bestows that same
power and authority on His chosen
apostles and sends them out
as ambassadors of the kingdom.
He first instructs them how to act,
then warns them of the dangers
they will face, as he calls them
to committed discipleship.
Lord, we receive Your Rest:
Jesus said: Come To Me, all of you
who are weary and carry heavy
burdens, and I will give you Rest.
Take my yoke upon you.
Let me teach you, because I am
Humble & Gentle at heart, and
you will Find Rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy to bear, and
the burdens I give you is light
(Matt 11:28-30). Amen.
Lord Jesus, what a matchless
promise that You as King of kings
and Lord of lords will help us to
Carry Our Burdens. In Your infinite
care You carried the burden of
our sin on yourself on the cross.
We thank you and praise you for
Your great compassion. Grant my
lips sing your praises forever, Amen
Lord, thank You for Your offer
to carry my burdens for me.
I give them all to You and gladly
receive Your Rest that you give.
I place myself Under Your Yoke
to learn from You. Teach me
Your wisdom and help me to walk
in the ways You set before me.
Thank You for Your mercy and
love that invite me to live my life
Resting and trusting in You. Amen.
Lord Jesus, You promise that
those who are Humble will be
the greatest in your kingdom.
Help me to be Humble like U that
will also be a delight to others.
And help me to accomplish
great things for your kingdom.
Lord, thank you for dealing with
your people Gently, even though
you are sovereign and supreme.
Help me be a person of principle
& strong faith, & yet Gentle. Amen