If Hungry for Rest, Swallow Your Pride (Matthew 11:20–30)

Philip  Melancthon, the great Reformation theologian, once said to his friend and mentor, Martin Luther, “Today you and I will discuss the governance of the universe.” It’s reported that Luther calmly responded: “Today we’ll go fishing and leave the governance of the universe to God.” That’s a picture of resting in the Almighty! And, Lord knows, our world could  use some of that today, couldn’t it? We all desire a respite from doubts  and fears, weariness and loneliness, stressors and frustrations,  burdens and obligations. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to just “leave it all  to God”? Today we’re going to be reminded by Jesus that that type of “divine holiday" is very much available to us all. But we’re also going to notice the realization and experience and enjoyment of that rest necessitates humility. The reality is, pride robs us of rest while humility sends us fishing.

Key Passage: Matthew 11:20–30

Series: Matthew: Of King and Kingdom

Speaker: Josiah Boyd