Jesus Gives Rest: Matthew 11:28–30 for the Weary
Jesus does not hand the holiday-weary a better technique for managing pressure. He offers himself, and then teaches the rest he gives as a way of life under a gentle Master.
Matthew 11:28–30: Rest for the Weary
Jesus does not hand the burdened a technique for stress management; he offers himself. The invitation in Matthew 11:28–30 rests on his authority as the one to whom all things were handed by the Father, and the rest he gives is first a gift, then a rest found in learning from him.
What Is the Fruit of Gentleness in Matthew 11:28–30?
The fruit of gentleness starts with the rest Jesus himself gives to the weary, and it shows up in people who have learned from him to deal gently with others.