The word of Jesus comes to us very strongly today. If it is difficult to know Jesus, it should not be difficult to love Him for He promises rest to all who labor and are burdened. He invites us, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” These words bring joy and comfort to our souls especially when we are going through difficult times.
If you are mourning or grieving for the death of a loved one, remember, Jesus also grieved over the death of Lazarus and Joseph, his foster father. If you are grieving over finances, remember that Jesus faced the same difficulty because He had to feed 12 apostles while He himself did not have any bed on which to place His head for the night. If you feel betrayed by a friend, remember that Jesus was betrayed by his best friend. If you feel that your schedule is terrible, your employer is bearing down on you, remember, that Jesus also felt the crowd always pressing on Him, the crowd always running after Him, the crowd practically clawing to get everything out of Him.
