12/21/11 2:14 a.m.
Awaken to Me and I will give you rest. Obey My words and I will give you peace. Rest in Me always. There is no other place for you to be than with Me. Stay with Me. This is your place.
The very God of the universe desires to be a part of our lives, to be in relationship with us. The very God of the ‘universe’. Think about that. There is no one more powerful, no one of higher rank or status, no one more loving, no one more kind, no one more generous, no one more patient, and absolutely no one else who gives and sustains life. He provides the very air that we breathe. He is the ‘source’ and ‘definer’ of all that is ‘good’. Apart from Him, there is no eternal good. Apart from Him is emptiness. Vain self-focus. Unhealthy striving. Unfruitful exhaustion. We would be fools to decline His invitation.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 NIV)
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NIV)
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. (Psalm 34:8 NIV)