I've not taken a so-called vacation since I started this ministry 22 years ago, yet I don't feel worn out or weary.
One day I was pondering to myself and thought, "why don't I feel worn out?"
Many people take vacations because they're exhausted from work, and need an extended rest to be restored and revitalized.
Yet, ironically, more often than not, when they return home, they feel the need for another break to recover from the vacation they just took!
Something is missing, and I think it has to do with the essence of Jesus’ invitation, "Come unto me..."
Our relationship with Jesus contains a promise of rest. His yoke is not a heavy yoke of "religious" performance, but an invitation to an intimate relationship which is restful and truly empowering.
His joy will be our strength, and serving Him in that relationship will not make us weary or worn out, but actually invigorate, revitalize and re-energize us IF we are doing it with His help, His power.
When Jesus was here on earth...
