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, He was surrounded by those who were constantly in need. He faced harsh opposition, and rarely found any privacy.

And even in those private times, when he secluded himself for rest, we read that He didn’t sleep, but rather He prayed through the night.

Jesus found His deepest rest in the presence of His Father.

There’s nothing wrong with vacations, and we all really do need to disconnect from our work routine from time to time, but are you feeling worn out or weary, or even close to “burn-out”?

Then, it’s time to renew and refresh your relationship and allow Jesus to give you His rest.

Wait on the Lord, He will renew your strength, and His rest will restore your weary soul, revitalize your body, and empower you to continue in the vision and calling He gave to you. Find your rest in Him!

Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

–by George Whitten of Worthy Ministries