HIS ARMS ARE OPEN

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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."

Matthew 11:28-30
King James Version

Rev. Charles P. Jones wrote a beautiful hymn "Come Unto Me". "Hear the blessèd Savior calling the oppressed, O ye heavy laden, come to Me and rest. Come, no longer tarry, I your load will bear, Bring Me every burden, bring Me every care." Jesus wants to bear our burdens but He won't force Himself on us. We must go to Him and ask Him to help us. Jesus is waiting for us to come to Him with His arms open wide and a heart filled with unconditional love for us.

You might wonder if Jesus really cares and wants to help you. I know from personal experience that Jesus really does care. When we are sad, He cries with us and when we are happy, He rejoices with us. Rev. Frank E. Graeff wrote another one of my favorite hymns "Does Jesus Care". I'm so glad the words in this hymn are true.

"Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth or song, As the burdens press, and the cares distress And the way grows weary and long? Oh yes, He cares, I know He cares, His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares."

If you are reading this devotion, know that Jesus does care about you and He longs to comfort you. Tell Jesus how you feel and ask Him to help you and He will help you. He already knows how you feel but He wants you to go to Him. Jesus is a Gentleman and He won't force Himself on us. He is waiting with His arms open wide and a heart filled with love for you. Tell Jesus how you're feeling and allow Him to comfort and help you.

Joanne Lowe
June 22, 2020