Christ Cares for the Weary
Jesus came to earth to begin his
kingdom. Matthew focuses on 10
miracles in Mt8&9 demonstrating
Jesus’ power over disease, the
forces of nature & the spirit world.
Christ then bestows that same
power & 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, You Care for the Weary:
Jesus spoke to the crowds, “But to
what will I compare this generation?
For John came neither eating nor
drinking, and they say, ‘He has a
demon’; the Son of Man came eating
and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a
glutton and a drunkard, a friend of
tax collectors & sinners’(Mt11:16-19)
O Father Lord of heaven and earth,
thank You for hiding these things
from those who think themselves
wise & clever and for Revealing them
to the childlike. Yes Father, it pleases
You to do it this way (v25-26).
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… and
you will Find Rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy to bear, and the
burdens I give you is light(v28-30)
Lord, we tend to judge, dismiss and
reject people & we need Your help.
Reveal where we are called
to be more free of prejudices.
Reveal who are the sinners
that we are called to befriend.
Grant us wisdom to interpret
the truth and the call to change.
Grant us freedom that opens us
to follow Christ more closely. Amen
Father, we want to hear Your voice
in the midst of life circumstances
just like Jesus did in His chat with U.
Apostle Paul tells us to “never stop praying” and we can attempt that.
But hearing from God unceasingly
that’s another matter for few of us
are confident of picking up Your
voice consistently. Bring us Lord
to that place of listening clearly.
Give us Lord the sensitivity to hear
and the boldness to believe. Amen.
Lord Jesus, 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.
In Your infinite care You carried
the burden of my sins on the cross.
I thank You and praise You for
Your great love and compassion.
Help me Lord to walk in the ways
You have set before me. Amen.