The Choice for Peace
Have you ever had one of those days where you weren’t sure which way to go? In the best of cases, the question comes when you feel like you have plenty of money and plenty of time on hand and the world is wide open for exploring. Should I go to the beach in Florida or California? Maybe check out Paris or even Sydney, Australia. I hope you one day have the opportunity to feel so free and easy that wondering which way to go has to do with fun and adventure.
But back in the reality of life I suspect your wondering which way to go has more to do with the daily grind and struggle of how to make ends meet. Or maybe your current health crisis has you wondering which doctor to trust or which treatment plan to choose. When faced with fatigue, doubt, and debt, the struggle for which way to go is much tougher. In these moments our minds may race or even freeze because the potential outcome of our decision fills us with fear and anxiety.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain, then Jesus has a word for you. In fact, his words may provide the very answer you need in this moment of confusion:
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
All through human history we have struggled with the gift of being able to choose. Adam and Eve had the whole world in front of them. Abundance as far as they could see, yet they chose to listen to the wrong voice and struggle, anxiety, and pain entered the world. But out of God’s steadfast love and mercy, he sent Jesus to fix the brokenness of not just our hearts and minds but to renew and restore all things.
Due to the graciousness of God, we still have choices. We can choose today and in any moment of the day to hear the offer of Jesus to “come to me.” We do not have to face any day alone. There is no decision that we need to struggle with by ourselves. Jesus is here and waiting for us to make the one decision that can and will inform all decisions. All that is necessary is to accept his offer of rest by taking the step of faith and placing your fears and your pain in the hands of the one who offers you rest.
Father, thank you for never giving up on us. Thank you for Jesus. Today I choose you and ask that you give me the rest I need, the hope I desire, and the help that comes from the abundance of your grace and love. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Your Time with God’s Word
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV
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