Love Remains | A 13-Day Devotional By Hillary ScottSample

Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus and live

“ ‘Come to me,’ ” Jesus says, “ ‘all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light’ ” (Matt. 11:28-30).

Read his words again. Slowly this time. Insert your name after “Come to me.” Make it personal. It’s an invitation from the Savior, and it’s meant for everyone. Not just the pastor or ministry leaders or the innocent children. He wants you, the weak and wounded sinner, to come to him and give him your shame and your anxiety and your fear. He will not cringe at your past. He will not turn you away.

Now your burden's lifted
And carried far away
And precious blood has washed away the stain

Like the father of the Prodigal Son, when we come to Jesus, he sweeps us up in his arms. He calls for a celebration in our name. He rejoices because his lost sheep has been found.

No matter what you are running from today, stop and remind yourself of Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11. Come to him, sing to him, fall on him, dance for him, and remember, when it’s all said and done, you’ll fly to him.