Thoughts on Christ and His Word

Some people become your enemies unbeknownst to you. They will speak evil of you, hate you, and desire very bad things for you. You may not consider them an enemy, but envy, hatred and bitterness in their hearts make them consider you their enemy. This is what happened between David and King Saul. Saul envied David's fame and success. The people loved him and sang songs about him. This admiration of David made Saul jealous. So he desired evil for David and even tried to kill him. All the while David's actions worked for the good of King Saul and all Israel. Envy and jealousy will always make us enemies of others, even of people who love us and do good things for us. When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days. 1Sam. 18:28-29

Have you ever gotten tired of the work and responsibilities you carry on your shoulders? Then come to Jesus. “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.” - Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus isn't taking off the yoke and putting it on you. He is inviting you to put yourself on the other side of the yoke he is wearing. So you don't have to carry your burdens alone. He's going to be there right by your side helping you to move in the right direction, staying on the right path, and moving at the right pace. Jesus wants to be our partner working together to build His kingdom and help you successfully navigate the trials of life.