COME AS YOU ARE (3)
TIMES OF REFRESHING ONLINE DAILY DEVOTIONAL www.thefountspring.org
DATE: SATURDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
One of the most beautiful aspects of Jesus’ invitation is that He is gentle and humble in heart. He doesn’t condemn or criticize us for our shortcomings. Instead, He extends compassion and understanding, assuring us that in His presence, we will find acceptance and love. Now, let’s explore the profound significance of “Come as you are” and how it can transform our spiritual journey. When we come to Jesus just as we are, the burdens and weight of expectations are lifted. Yes, it’s true.
Bottom of FormSCRIPTURE: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: Life often bombards us with heavy expectations. We strive to meet the standards set by society, our families, friends and even ourselves. And when we don’t measure up, we feel inferior and desolate. But in God’s presence, there are no prerequisites. He invites us to lay down the heavy burden of perfection and simply be ourselves. Stay Refreshed!
NOTE THIS: When we come to Jesus just as we are, the burdens and weight of expectations are lifted.
RESPONSIBILITY: So, let’s all come to Jesus as we are, with all our imperfections and brokenness, and we shall experience the profound and transformative love of our Heavenly Father.
PRAYER: O LORD, here we are, we have come to You. Please accept us, heal us, and renew us once again, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!
PROPHETIC WORD: As we’ve come to Jesus, may we find acceptance, healing and a love that never lets go, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!
BIBLE TEXTS: Matthew 11:28-30
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