Jesus' Secrets To Living Life - a series. Secret #1

Please join me with a new series today: Jesus' Secrets for Living Life.

Secret #1: Learn The Unforced Rhythms of Grace

The words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, came to mind again yesterday and today. I love this invitation of Jesus to learn His ways of dealing with life, its struggles and curveballs.

He is our Master after all. He knows you and me. He knows both our capabilities and vulnerabilities.

Despite our far more complex society and life, certain laws govern all of us. And of course, there are certain flaws in us. Some are common to all humanity and others unique to each person.

The one "law" in this passage is that IF we link up to Jesus (that's taking His yoke upon us) and IF we "learn the unforced rhythms of grace" we will have rest and peace amidst the turbulence and pressures of life.

I honestly ask myself if this is really possible in the 21st century. Is Jesus teaching and invitation still relevant in our world today?

To answer this we have to remember who He is. The Lord of Life. Light of the World. Bread of Life. Abundant-Life-Giver! Eternal Son of God. He is also the Son of Man who lived here on earth dealing with "life on life's terms" - flowing with the rhythms of life. But challenging the status quo.

If we believe this - if I believe this - then the laws of life are relevant for all of life and eternity.

I need to hear this message today and act on it by asking Jesus to connect me to Him... Will you join me?

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)

“Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Place my yoke  over your shoulders, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble. Then you will find rest for yourselves because my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11: 28-30 (God's Word translation)