by Joe And Rebekah Leavell
Everywhere we turn these days there are people who are hurting. Even the people you look at and think couldn’t possibly be struggling at all may be the very person carrying some of the deepest wounds. How do we help when so often we are not even sure how to carry our own! How do we choose who to support? How do we find help for ourselves?
Jesus has the answer of course!
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus’ words are so comforting and encouraging for those who trust in Him! We know that He is the one to whom we carry our deepest fears and deepest struggles. In Him we find our truest rest and peace!
Yet if we go to Jesus to carry our burdens, then why would we ever need anyone else? Why do the trials of this life still impact and hurt Christians of all maturity levels? Why would we ever need counsel if Jesus’ burden is light?
The Bible says it this way,
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2