He Carries Us!

The Lord Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest!" No doubt, these are very consoling words especially because it came from the Lord. Indeed, nothing can give us the perfect rest than the Lord Himself. The words apply to us all. All of us carry heavy loads. It is heavy to be born with a physical deficiency like being blind, deaf, lame etc. It is a burden to have a sickness that limits us to do things or threatens us with death. We have other kinds of burdens; physical, moral, economic, and spiritual. Who would free us from all of these burdens? Who can help us carry these burdens?

Easily, we want somebody powerful to help us out of our predicament. Easily, we want some riches to get us out of our need or poverty. Easily, we want a counselor to guide us. There is really nothing wrong with seeking the assistance of these people and these things. But are they enough? Will we finally find our peace and contentment in them? The answer is "No"! We always wanted more. The truth is, the whole world will never be enough for us. Even if we gain it, the most important is not contained in the world. The most important is in fact greater than the world. God owns and has the world. God is our enough. Our hearts will never rest until they rest in God!

Jesus said, "Seek first the Kingdom of God and all will be given unto you." It follows that if we seek anything other than God, we will have nothing! It is therefore to our benefit and goodness that we ask for the presence and assistance of Jesus. Yes, He will not do things for us but He will do it with us! His rest is joining with us to carry our burdens in this world. His rest is shouldering with us the fight against evil. His rest is being side by side with us in suffering.

Remember, when it seems that we are alone in our suffering and challenges, be assured that Jesus is with us always. It was His promise and He always fulfill it. In those instances, feel and believe that He is carrying you!