By Village Missionary Movement

Wednesday, 07-May-2025

Daily Devotion (English) – 07.05.2025

 

Lay down your burden

 

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden…" - Matthew 11:28

 

A teacher asked his students a question. He filled a glass of water in his hand and asked how much this glass weighs. The students gave many answers. But do you know what the teacher said? He said that it depends on how long he holds the glass. If he holds it for 5 minutes, it will not be too difficult. If he holds it for half an hour, his hand will ache. If he holds it for 1 hour, his hand will ache and will go numb. It seems that putting it down is enough. This is how it is with our burdens and worries too. When they pile up in our hearts, we become overwhelmed and suffer. We run to others to share our sorrow and seek comfort. Some may listen. Some may try to help but may not be able to. Some may even take what we share and gossip about it with others.

 

We have a father. He invites us to come to Him to carry our burdens. He is not someone who takes pleasure in telling anyone. He is our good friend who sheds tears with us. When we give him our burdens, he is a good father who carries them on his shoulders and gives us rest. When we give him our burdens and thank him and praise him, he will take care of the solution.

 

In the Bible, we read about a woman named Hannah who was burdened with childlessness. She wept over her sorrow. Though her husband tried to comfort her, she found no relief. One day, at the temple, choked with grief, she poured out her heart to God without even speaking words. After that, she was no longer downcast. The Lord heard her prayer and blessed her with a child.

 

So, beloved, let us also lay down the burdens, worries, and difficulties in our hearts at the feet of our Father, Jesus Christ, and praise God without sorrow, and we will see the benefits. Shall we do it from this moment on?

- Mrs. Sheela John

 

Prayer Point : 

Pray that those who purchased VBS books from us will use them effectively to teach village children.

 

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