Are you tired? Weary? Run down?  Don’t worry – I’ve been there, too. Thankfully, Jesus promises to be our resting place. In Matthew 11:28-29 in the Bible, Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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.”

Whether you are bogged down at work, overwhelmed by school, or just plain exhausted from family obligations, I encourage you to find rest in Jesus. As you rest in Him, others will surely take notice. And this might open the door to conversations about Christ. Consider who in your life is always “burned out”. Who needs to find rest and restoration in Jesus? Write that person’s name down and make a point to share God’s promise with them this week. Ask God for that open door to reach your world. 

It’s a good challenge knowing that people are curious about the nature and possibility of rest, that you would exercise it in your own life, and do it today.  Day by day in exercising this, it is good for you.  And it is just what others need to know about walking with God.

This is Andrew Palau.