This summer is different. Many of the blissful things that make summer great are out of reach. Jesus’ promise to be our real and nurturing rest is perhaps more valuable to us now than ever before. His invitation to take our rest in him is a call to humility and gratitude. May God’s Spirit show you the abundance of God’s provision. In Jesus’ victory we have real and eternal things to rest in, even this very day.

The first and second hymn is LSB 743, “Jesus Priceless Treasure”. The third and fourth hymn is LSB 684, “Come to Me You Weary”. If you have a Lutheran Service Book Hymnal at home, please sing along.