Take a close look at the events going on in the world today and you'd quickly agree that the world is spinning terribly out of control. North America, China, and most of the big economic players are now either terribly slowing down or are now in a full-scale recession. Things are falling apart and no center is holding any longer. Today, we hear of wars and we hear of rumors of wars. Today, the nations of the earth are shaking and the streets are in turmoil. 

Yet amid the "mad spins," we see Jesus calling out to everyone that is weary, broken, wounded, and hurting saying, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." While the world spins madly on, Jesus shows up to reveal the beautiful rest plan that He had designed for us to enjoy. The good news of the gospel includes the ability of the Savior to bring His rest and peace into every single situation that we may face. 

Do not forget the idea that this is a trouble-laden planet. Jesus said that in this world we will have trouble. A more contemporary way of putting it would be that in this world, "things will spin madly on."  Jesus however did not stop there. He went on to say that we should be of good cheer, He has overcome the world!