This is quite a statement for Jesus to make. Jesus does not say that He knows where those who are heavy burdened may find rest, as if He were going to point them to a special vacation resort or something. He doesn't say that this rest is about a place or an action at all. No, He says that He will give people rest. In no mean or ambiguous terms, Jesus is claiming to be the true source of rest to any and all that would come to Him. Again, this is quite a statement!
Can He give rest to us? Does He? Do we believe Him?
This seems to be a good place to end this particular dialogue, simply putting forth these questions for us to ponder. Yes, Jesus is the true source of rest; yes, if we come to Him in faith He gives us this rest; and yes, He gives this rest to all who would come to Him.
Let us think about that when we feel labored and heavy laden!
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