Encountering the Lamb of GodSample

Jesus Takes Our Heavy Load and Brings Rest to Our Souls

A few years ago, I went youth hostelling in Scotland with some friends. I remember walking 10 miles with a heavy rucksack on my back to reach a point where we could catch a post-bus. When we finally arrived and I removed the rucksack from my aching shoulders, I felt such intense relief at being free of the weight that it seemed like I was going to fly! This feeling of relief is like what I experienced when Jesus took away the burden of guilt for not being able to get things right.

Are you feeling weary and burdened? Come to Jesus, and He will lift your heavy load and give you one that is just right for you.

What is in the load you are carrying in your life? Imagine coming to Jesus with them all and giving them to Him. When you find yourself being weighed down by a heavy burden, just give it back to Jesus again.

Prayer

Dear Jesus Thank you that you don’t give us heavy burdens but only what is fitting for us. I give you my heavy burdens now and take your light and easy yoke.