Rest In Jesus
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. -Mt. 11:28-29
LENT DEVOTIONS
Pastor Kyle Wangelin
3/6/2025
God is with you. There are certainly aspects of God that are hidden from us. There are ways in which God acts that seem mysterious to us. But He has revealed His presence to us in Jesus. In fact, Jesus invites us to come to Him and the benefits are incredible. Jesus brings forgiveness. Jesus brings life. And when He gives, we find rest in Him.
There are moments where we feel tired and beaten down. Other moments when we feel vulnerable. Even in those moments, we find solace in the fact that God is with us. He is protecting us, defending us, and guarding us from evil. He provides for us through Word and Sacrament to keep us in faith. And He is in control as Jesus sits on His throne. May we find rest in the presence of Jesus.
Prayer:Dear Jesus, we give you thanks for the invitation to find rest in you, yet you are the one who acts to bring your people closer. Thank you for the rest we find in your death and resurrection. And may we dwell in your presence forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
