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Jesus said, "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)

 For those of us who follow the Lord Jesus, we know He is 'gentle and humble in heart' as other translations render it. He never forces us to do anything and He waits to be invited into our lives. As we study the Gospels, we observe His perfect character, represented by the fine flour of the grain offering (Leviticus 2:1). When people object to Christianity nowadays, it is never because of the character of Christ. What possible objection could be raised to this beautiful, perfect Son of God, who was the personification of love and holiness! 

 Many are searching for the kind of life Jesus promises in Matthew 11, but sadly in the wrong places. Who does not want inner peace, love, grace, rest? The One who conquered death bids us come to Him for life. This will not exclude trials of life and suffering, but we shall overcome these difficulties because He has overcome the world (John 16:33). He offers salvation to the one who realizes he cannot save himself. We can never merit salvation nor be accepted by God on our own terms, therefore it was necessary for Jesus to atone for our sins on the cross. No wonder that scene was clothed in darkness for three hours! What a terrible price to pay! Let's leave our pride at the foot of Golgotha today and repent. Salvation is a free gift and vital for the life to come. The joy of knowing we are children of God is greater than anything this world can offer us. Thank you, Yeshua.   
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