The Comfort and Compassionof Jesus (Part 2) by Dr. Rod Mattoon

About this sermon

In part 2 of the Comfort and Compassion of Jesus, we will take a look at the Lord’s compassion in our times of BURDEN. This is a small portion of the message that was preached on Sunday morning May 14,2023, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church. * Matthew 11:28-30... Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28 is a great verse that is rich in truth. It is a wonderful invitation. 1. Notice His Encouragement. Jesus invites us to come to Him. In verse 28, the word "come" is very intense and enthusiastic in the Greek language. The word is from the Greek word deute (dyoo'-teh) which can be translated as, "Come NOW! Come here! Come on!" Jesus said, "Come here to me!" He does not push us away. He draws us near to Himself. 2. Notice Our Exhaustion. The word "labor" is from the word kopiao (kop-ee-ah'-o) which means "to grow weary, tired, exhausted from toil, burdens, sadness, or grief; to labor with wearisome effort." The phrase “heavy laden” is from the word phortizo {for-tid'-zo} means “to be loaded down with burdens or one problem after another.” Have you ever felt that way? There are lots of “rest robbers” in our day that load us down with burdens including stress, sorrow, sickness, struggles with money, strife with your spouse or siblings, and the strain of worry. These rest robbers siphon your joy, your love for others, your peace, and your contentment. They also damage your marriage, your family relationships, and your Christian testimony for Jesus Christ. That is not the way the Christian is to live his or her life. * Ephesians 4:31-32...Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Understand beloved, God has a solution for your problems or needs, whatever they may be. 3. Notice the Ease He Promises. I will give you rest, or refreshment and calm. If you have ever tired from working hard, then you know how special it is to be invited to sit down and rest and be served a cold glass of tea or lemonade. Such times like these help you to get your wind back and recharge your batteries. In this passage, Jesus demonstrates His compassion for those who are weary and burdened. He invites them to come to Him and He will give them rest. Rest may not seem like a big deal until you become exhausted or are unable to rest or have any peace in your life, your marriage, or your family. This word "rest" is from the word anapauo (an-ap-ow'-o). It means "to cease from labor in order to recover and collect your strength; to refresh; to enjoy calm, peace, and rest with patient expectation and hope." What a blessing it is for Christians to be able to find rest in the Lord. God's ultimate purpose in getting our attention is to make us more like the Lord Jesus Christ.

Topics

• Jesus Christ
• Encouragement