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"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

 Matthew 11:28

When sin came into our world everything was negatively affected. Jesus Christ is God's answer to the sin problem. Ultimately all healing relates to Jesus. When He was on earth He issued the invitation "Come." He was calling people to believe in Him. This is the call to faith.

It's a call that goes to every class of people who labor and are heavy laden. Young, old, rich, poor, educated, uneducated, good-looking, homely, and all others receive the invitation. Laboring and being heavy laden are known to all categories of human beings.

The promise is, "I will give you rest." Jesus is saying that He will take away our uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and despair. But He promises something wonderful and positive too: peace of mind and heart!

The peace of mind and heart that Jesus gives is not just for the soul, it is also for the good of our bodies. What Jesus promises here is the opposite of the severe mental stress that sends so many people to tranquilizers, hospitals, and total incapacity. Jesus promises rest rather than the emotional and physical distress which sin produces. The teachings of Jesus have curative power. Follow them. Follow Him! He provides healing for the entire person. He is the complete Savior and Healer!

Prayer

Father, thank you for the gift of your Son Jesus. Lord Jesus, thank you for coming to be our Healer. O Holy Spirit, thank you for nurturing our faith. Amen.