Isaiah 40:25-31 Matt 11:28-30
THE GOD THAT CONSOLES US
In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus gives us an invitation to, “Come to me” and find rest. Rest here is like a baby sleeping in its mother’s arm in trust and confidence. It is the fullness of gathered peace.
It is to dwell in total abandonment to the giver of peace and life. Christ was fully human, he knew and felt the burdens that life demands. He went through it all but did not sin. He found his strength in communion with his Father; in aligning his will with his Father.
His humility shows his total dependence in his Father’s love. We are shaped and molded through our life’s circumstances—our crosses—by our Father who loves us. So, whether you are burdened by circumstances beyond your control, or are burdening yourself on how things should be, the invitation is always the same; learn from Jesus, imitate him and find peace andcrwst for your soul.
Change your frame. In the words of the first reading; “They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will not grow weary…” (Isaiah 40:31)
Fr Joseph Osho