Overflowing Agenda!

For Friday, October 22, 2021

Matthew 11:28 NLT: Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

It’s really hard to tell someone ‘no!’ Christians aren’t very good at it! Many people tend to over-promise and under-deliver. They’re probably not bad people; simply over-burdened. Their agenda is overflowing. They’d like to be a super-hero at work, for their spouse and for their kids, but there are only 24 hours in a day. Burning the candle at both ends just makes things worse.

Jesus has a better way. The Message translates it like this, Jesus speaking: “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.”

There’s the wrong way, and then there’s Jesus’ way. His way is always better!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406