At that time Jesus said, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. ‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, 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.’ Matthew 11:25-30
Som seasons are more joyful than others, in our lives, and in every year. As we travel we see people who are burdened with their daily lives and others who kindly engage in the care of others. We were on a train last night, which suddenly had to stop due to trouble on the track. It was pounding rain, bitterly windy, an old around ugly night. We were an hour from our stop. People came and helped us, got us onto the next train, carrying our bags and calling out to hold the train. We arrived in Aberdeen, soaked and hungry and ever grateful for kind strangers. I believe we can count on Jesus the one who invites us all to come and find rest.
Gracious Creator, you find us shelter in storms
Hide us in the rocky crags nestled from enemies
and get us safely home to places of deep rest.
We fear the storm and believe we are abandoned
Yet you sought out the little lamb gone astray
And call us to come to you when we are weary.
Help us to seek you in our joys and sorrows
Give us the rest we need so we might carry
Love to a world of heavy burdens and deep fears. Amen.
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