In India, among the poor, burdens are often carried on people’s heads and on their backs. As resting places, stones are set up along the hot, dusty and sandy roads, just right for a man to rest his burden upon. There he can stand until relieved and refreshed, he is able to go on his way.
A native Christian in Travancore once said to an Englishman, “Oh! Sahib, Christ is everything to me; Christ is my rest-stone.” How beautifully he expressed his sense of relief and blessing found in his Saviour.
The Lord Jesus has said: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor 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.” Matt. 11:28-30.
“Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” 1 Pet. 5:7.
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain thee.” Psa. 55:22
Memory Verse: “THE LORD IS GOOD, A STRONGHOLD IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE; AND HE KNOWETH THEM THAT TRUST IN HIM.” Nahum 1:7.
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