DAY TWENTY-ONE – Friday, March 12, 2021
Matthew 11:25-30
At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.”
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Earlier in this chapter, Jesus berates the people of Bethsaida and Capernaum because of their sinful ways. Their fate will be worse than Sodom unless they repent and correct their sins. See also Luke 10.
He tries to make it clear that he is the Son of God.
Jesus brings God’s message of redemption through atonement and faith. Those willing to hear with their ears and listen with their hearts will be receptive to these teachings.
What words of comfort and peace are offered in verses 28-30, especially in these days of the Pandemic! In these words, I rest in the calm of his divine spirit and his promise to be with me always.
Shirley Barr
Matthew 11:25-30
At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.”
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Earlier in this chapter, Jesus berates the people of Bethsaida and Capernaum because of their sinful ways. Their fate will be worse than Sodom unless they repent and correct their sins. See also Luke 10.
He tries to make it clear that he is the Son of God.
Jesus brings God’s message of redemption through atonement and faith. Those willing to hear with their ears and listen with their hearts will be receptive to these teachings.
What words of comfort and peace are offered in verses 28-30, especially in these days of the Pandemic! In these words, I rest in the calm of his divine spirit and his promise to be with me always.
Shirley Barr
