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Our Daily Bread - Tuesday, October 12, 2016
by RBC Ministries

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A SANCTUARY

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Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
-Matthew 11:28

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Isaiah 39-40
Colossians 4

Entering a church in Klang, Malaysia, I was intrigued by the sign welcoming us into the building. It declared the place to be "A Sanctuary for the Heavy Laden."
Few things better reflect the heart of Christ than for His church to be a place where burdens are lifted and the weary find rest. This was vital in Jesus' ministry, for He said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28).
Jesus promised to take our burdens and exchange them for His light load. "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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" (vv.29-30).
This promise is backed by His great strength. Whatever burdens we may carry, in Christ we find the strong shoulders of the Son of God, who promises to take our heavy burdens and exchange them for His light load.
Christ, who loves us with an everlasting love, understands our struggles, and can be trusted to provide us with a rest we can never on our own. His strength is enough for our weakness, making Him our "sanctuary for the heavy laden." - Bill Crowder
"Let not your heart be troubled,"
His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness,
I lose my doubts and fears. - Martin

God calls the restless ones to find their rest in Him.

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