Cast your worries unto the Lord

In today's Gospel Jesus extends a heartfelt invitation to every weary soul: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Jesus through this invitation, conveys a sense of relief, renewal, and liberation from the toil and burdens of life, physical, spiritual and emotional and psychological.

Contrary to the expected societal norms of the time (kings ride on majestic horses), Zachariah 9:9-10) gives us an image of the Messiah, who comes riding on a donkey as his identification with the meek, the marginalized, and the burdened.

Jesus is the humble servant, who offers rest and peace to all who seek Him.
He notices our burdens, cares, and worries (Ps144) and invites us to live in the spirit that gives abundant life. Yes Jesus gives us his own yoke, that is, a new covenant based on grace, love, and faith in Him.

Cast your troubles and worries unto the Lord and you shall find rest by the power of the most precious blood of Jesus Christ save us and the whole world!

Fr. G. R. BIDZOGO SAC