Refresh Weary

I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint. ~ Jeremiah 31:25

We live in a busy world.  Busier than it’s ever been and one that demands more time and energy from us than most of us have.  There are daily chores, family life, work, kids, sports, friendships that need tended to and then the struggles and trials of life that inevitably hit.  This verse particularly comes at a time when the Israelites were facing exile and hardships.  The Israelites struggled for years; they were a people who understood the struggle of daily life.  Having been punished and now in the middle of striving, God tells Jeremiah that he will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint even when they may feel defeated.  God is our only real source of replenishment and complete renewal.  No one can fill you up like God can.  If you are looking to others to refresh you, you will always be let down.  Only God is able to completely fill your mind, body and spirit with what you need.  He created us; He knows exactly what we need and promises to give it to us if we would come to Him.  Matthew 11:28 says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”  God offers comfort to all who are burdened.  You will feel exhausted at some point in life and only God can give you rest and satisfy you.  Israel was a hard-hearted people who oftentimes were disobedient, yet God still promised to give them hope and grace.  Your God wants to restore you.  Come find the true restoration you want; only God can give it to you.  For many years Israel wavered back and forth with God and He still promised them restoration; don’t you think He’ll do the same for you?  Bask in the deep love and compassion God has for you even when you stumble, and let Him give you strength and rest. ~ Amen