God Provides Rest
Then he went on alone into the desert, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors.” -- 1 Kings 19:4
Elijah was done. He’d managed -- with God’s help -- to get rid of 450 of Baal’s prophets. He’d prayed for rain in a drought-stricken land and God had granted it. Now, finally, when Elijah was ready to take a vacation, Jezebel was vowing to kill him. It was just too much.
Have you ever felt that way? I have. Numerous times. You just reach a point where you’re so tired, so worn out, just so physically and mentally exhausted that you can’t do it anymore. You just want it all to end. You want God to ease your burdens, relieve your suffering, sooth your battered soul. And He does.
Then he lay down and slept under the broom tree. But as he was sleeping, an angel touched him and told him, “Get up and eat!” He looked around and saw some bread baked on hot stones and a jar of water! So he ate and drank and lay down again. -- 1 Kings 19:5-6
God feeds us nourishment when we are too weary to feed ourselves. He sends a friend to encourage us. He gives us a Bible verse to sustain us. He sends His peace to fill us. God holds us up when we are too devastated to do it for ourselves.
When life gets too much for you, give it all to God. Pour out your heart to Him. Lay your burdens at His feet. Let Him fill you with His strength so that you will find rest for your soul.
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