Do you ever feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you feeling pressure from the stresses of life?
At one point or another, most everyone feels that way. But there’s just one person who’s really carried the weight of the entire world on his shoulders. His name is Jesus—and that’s what he came to earth to do.
The Living Bible paraphrase says, “He is the one who took God’s wrath against our sins upon himself and brought us into fellowship with God; and he is the forgiveness for our sins, and not only ours but all the world’s” (1 John 2:2).
Jesus carried the weight of the world during his ministry and on the cross. The demands on his life were constant. Some people wanted him to heal them, while others wanted to trick and trap him. Yet, if you look at his life in the Bible, he seems almost entirely unbothered by it. He had incredible balance to his life. He handled all the pressure with peace.
In fact, the Bible never shows Jesus even being in a hurry. No matter what the world threw at him, he handled it with grace.
Because of this, there’s no better person than Jesus for you to go to when you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. If you want to overcome your stress, give it all to Jesus. That’s what he wants you to do!
He said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29 NLT).
Friends, this offer still stands today. Are you tired, worn out, beat up, frustrated, stressed out, ready to throw in the towel? Don’t give up. Instead, look up to God.
The single greatest source of stress is when you try to live your life disconnected from Jesus Christ. It’s like an appliance that’s unplugged. When you’re disconnected from God, there’s no power in your life.
So what do you do? It’s real simple. Jesus says, “Come to me.” Go to Christ today. Give him your stress. He knows the load you’re carrying, and he wants to help you. The more you get to know Jesus, the more you’ll trust him with your burdens. That’s why Daily Hope exists—to help people experience the peace only Jesus can bring.
I hope this invitation to give your stress to Jesus encouraged you today—and that you’ll continue to find biblical encouragement through Daily Hope. If God is using Daily Hope in your life, please send me a note at Rick@PastorRick.com. I’m encouraged by your letters and can’t wait to see what God will do as we keep partnering for Jesus’ sake!
