Matthew 11:28 on Bible Gateway

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What would it mean to find real rest? Follow the Bible’s story of rest, ending with Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28.

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An empty bench with a bag set down beside it.

Tired of being the one who holds everything together?

A stack of heavy stones, with the upper stone slightly off balance.

Pressure, loss and worry can build up until even ordinary days feel heavy.

You are allowed to need care too.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)World English Bible Classic
A garden gate swung wide open, leaving a clear way through.

His invitation is to come as you are.

Matthew 11:28–30 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)

He knows what it is to be tired, to grieve and to face suffering.

John 4:6; 11:33–36 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)

In Jesus, God suffered like we do.

John 1:1–14 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)
An empty cross with a cloth draped over its crossbar.

When powerful leaders turned against him, Roman authorities had him killed on a wooden cross.

Luke 23:13–46 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)

He faced the evil and death we cannot overcome on our own, to free us from their power.

Hebrews 2:14–15 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)

God raised Jesus from the dead. What crushes life will not have the final word.

Romans 8:18–25 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)

Jesus offers you a new life with God, grounded in his care for you.

Romans 6:4–11 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)

There’s no need to earn a place with him.

Ephesians 2:8–10 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)
An open bag with heavy stones set down beside it.

You can tell Jesus what you’re carrying and begin trusting him.

1 Peter 5:7 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)

He will walk with you day by day and be with you in every difficult decision.

Matthew 28:20 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)

Hard days will still come, but God can help you carry the load.

Psalm 68:19 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)
Two different walking sticks resting side by side.

You don’t need to walk alone.

Galatians 6:2 , read on Bible Gateway (opens in a new tab)

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