Hunker Down, And Keep Moving Forward….

It’s always refreshing to read the words of Jesus. This prayer specifically humbles and comforts at the same time. You ask how this can do both seemingly opposite effects? Knowing God controls who sees Him and experiences Him is humbling. He is ultimately in control, we are not. If that doesn’t humble you then you need to examine your heart. It’s not very receptive or submissive. Secondly, this prayer brings comfort. Knowing Jesus has already walked through the valley of suffering and tells us His burden is light gives us a clearer picture of what we can expect when we walk through our valleys. Knowing God helps us know ourselves. Knowing when we fail, Jesus will be there with us, gives us the resolve to hunker down and keep moving forward, when all seems lost. Knowing Jesus walked through this, gives us confidence that we will make it through. There’s no other name under Heaven, given among men by which we can be saved. Thank you Lord, you are too wonderful for words.

25 At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank You for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. 26 Yes, Father, it pleased You to do it this way!27 “My Father has entrusted everything to Me. No one truly knows the Son except the Father, and no one truly knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”28 Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.30 For My yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:25-30