Digging Deeper ~ Matthew 11:28-30
S-Scripture – Write out the scripture.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
O-Observation – Who is the audience? Who wrote these words? What stands out to you in these verses? What words are repeated?
· Jesus – Red Letter Words
· Come to me, you who are weary and burdened
· I will give you rest
· Take my yoke upon you and learn from me
· I am gentle and humble in heart
· You will find rest for your souls
· My yoke is easy and my burden is light
A-Application – How is God personally speaking to me in this passage? How can I apply the passage directly to my life? Are there changes I need to make in my life? What do I need to do after reading this passage?
· When I am weary and tired I must go to Jesus, don’t try to continue in my own strength
· Jesus will give me the rest I need. He will calm my anxious heart.
· Man’s yoke is heavy and will weigh me down. I must take Jesus’ yoke and learn from him.
· Jesus is gentle and humble; he is not demanding or needy.
· Jesus gives me the rest I need, when I focus on His task for my day I won’t be overwhelmed.
· Jesus’ plan for my day – his yoke – is easy and the burden is light. When I follow his plan my soul can rest in the comfort of knowing I am in His Will.
P- PRAYER – Pray God’s Word. Take it deep into your heart and ask Him to help you live out His Truth. Use this time to confess sin He has revealed to you.
Lord you say in your word we can come to you when we are weary and burdened. Lord I come to you; I am tired and I am weighted down. I want to learn from you. Show me your gentleness. Give me a humble heart. Help me find rest for my soul. Show me your path for my day easing the burden placed by the yoke of man and myself. In Your Name I Pray, Amen!
In His Calm,
