[Isabelle Tubbs]

I find comfort with this week’s devotional because there are so many things in the world we need rest from. This could be rest from others’ expectations, rest from our own expectations, or rest from needing to do everything ourselves. Thankfully, with Jesus, we can receive rest. In fact, the passage in this devotional includes Jesus’s own words. Receiving the rest that Jesus offers us gives us freedom, especially the freedom to know that we do not have to save ourselves. Jesus has saved us and invites us to live in the blessing of that. We just need to come to Him and receive it. At times, we may be tempted to strive for things ourselves again or simply forget to rest, but He is always there for when we come back and give Him our burdens. It is amazing and comforting that there is nothing too difficult or heavy for Him to bear. He is so powerful and loving.

Have a blessed week everyone!