“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
W. Phillip Keller was the son of missionary parents in Kenya. He wrote more than thirty-five books on Christian subjects, including his most popular book “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.”
In his book “As a Tree Grows”, Keller points out that in northern climates the dormant phase is in the winter, and in the tropical regions it is during the hot, dry season. “It is important to understand," says Keller, that dormancy is not death. A tree may appear to be dead, it is true. The leaves of deciduous trees will be all stripped off in the fall, leaving a stark skeleton. The tree is nevertheless very much alive—but at rest.”
He added that this dormancy is immediately followed by a period of active growth. The dormant phase is a rebuilding and reconditioning for the upsurge of vigorous activity ahead.
Are you tired, needing rest? Today in prayer, come to Jesus and you will find rest in Him.
“Work a modest day then step back and rest. This will keep you close to God.” – William C. Martin
God’s Word: “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.” – Psalm 62:1
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