We all get tired. Fatigued. Worn down. Deflated. Discouraged. Depressed. It’s part of the human condition. In my experience, these feelings usuallyfollow some type of victory—spiritual or otherwise. They may also follow a prolonged push to achievesomething, having achieved it, you may feel good for a short moment, and then fallflat.
Fortunately, Jesus has some good words for us. He says (Matthew 11:28-30), “Come to me, allyou who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Ah, such nourishing words. These are words of truth, life andencouragement. Their application in mylife fills me up in a way that others cannot. Jesus continues, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I amgentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Amazing. Wonderful. Necessary. These are words of grace and provision. Jesus satisfies our every thirst, including thatof our souls. Where else can you go tofill up your soul?
One of the most riveting and troubling scenes of any movie I haveever viewed is that of Danielle Day-Lewis’ climactic performance in “There willbe Blood.” In that oft-quoted scene, hedeclares that he will “drink the milkshake” of his enemy. The scene reveals the world’s view of things—it’sall about taking, depleting, emptying. It’s all about what can I get out of this vapid, hollow existence beforeI die. In order to succeed, some feel, Imust suck the life out of anyone and everything around me in order that I mightprevail.
Jesus, of course, has a different view. His is an eternal one, where the last willbecome the first and vice versa. His isa reality that says, “I will give you rest.” Instead of taking from us, he promises to pourinto us. He fills our spiritual milkshake.
Come to him this day if you are ready for a refilling!
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