Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
April 24, 2022: SOAP #4525:  1Samuel 28,29; Psalm 109; Matthew 11

SCRIPTURE:  Matthew (NIV) 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 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. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

OBSERVATION: The creator of the universe invites us to come to Him.  He is caring and supportive.  He knows we need rest; He knows the kind of rest we need. 

APPLICATION: When I am weary and carrying a heavy load, I am not looking for an additional restriction designed for pulling additional burdens.  To keep in the same mode as the scripture, I want to be taken to a stall where there is water, clean straw, and a good meal.  I want a place of rest for my body. 

Jesus knows that the kind of rest I need is not inactivity, but purposeful activity that makes our time worth while and our work worth the effort.  It is labor that has a promise of a harvest.  His purpose is not to use me up or wear me out, so He yokes me to Himself!!!  He carries the yoke and He pulls the load.  I have the pleasure of His companionship and the privilege of being identified with Him!  And He shares with me the joy of our accomplishments!

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, I know that all creation is centered around you, but sometimes it seems that you have centered your life around me.  I am humbled!!!  Amen

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