April 18

Come … to the Oasis

Come to Me….

Matthew 11:28a (NKJV)

When we are exhausted, defeated, in need of refreshment, Jesus calls to us. Is this because He knows we are listening, or does He call to us all the time, but only now do we hear? Interesting question, but the thing to grasp is He calls. He loves us; He cares for us; and He reaches out to us, “Come to Me….”

In a sense, this is a very real, very physical, sort of thing. He offers us His yoke—not so much an additional burden, but a chance to hook our baggage to His engine. The yoke, you see, works for two, and His side is larger. In fact, with Him pulling, we can relax as we walk beside Him. As He pulls, we get to talk, listen, learn … and rest.

Life at the oasis is a sweet thing: a friendship, a partnership, a rich family experience and He offers it to all who would hear His voice.

Are you listening?

Lord, open our ears! Call to us! Take these burdens and give us Your rest. In Jesus’ name. Amen.