Daily Devotions – The God-given Rest—Faith Apart from Works

Daily Devotions – The God-given Rest—Faith Apart from Works

 

Click this link to hear an audio version of the below text narrated by SOTH member Jerry Rhinehart:

 

Matthew 11:28-29  (NIV)
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

 

Choose one or two key verses from the Scripture reading in Matthew today and do at least one of the following for your chosen verse(s).
A –  Ask questions of the text (Who, what, why, where, when)
– Emphasize certain words as you read the text over & over
I  –  In your own words (paraphrase one or more verses)
O  – Other verses in the Bible that say the same or opposite
U  – Use it; apply the truth from the text in your life

 

Precious Jesus, as sinners, we become heavy-laden with guilt and burdens. But You invite all to come to You for rest to our souls. You free us from guilt and misery if we just accept Your invitation to come to You. Thank You for this precious gift of Your grace to receive Your rest and obtain peace and comfort in our hearts. I come to you today. I give you my burdens… Amen.