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Text : Matthew 11:28 

 *Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest* .

Anyone who engages in hard, laborious and strenuous work, will truly appreciate REST when he gets one.

In our text, Jesus gave an open invitatiom of REST to people that are labouring and heavy laden. This is not just pointing to the need of an unbeliever or sinner only. It is an invitation to every man who is willing to experience Rest.

The very first step to this rest is: accept Jesus as your Saviour and Lord. That is just the very first step, but not the all-conclusive step. It is however sad to know that many believers that are even using this text to preach to unbelievers are yet to experience REST themselves.

Today, I want you to see why you need REST.

 *_You are Labouring:_* 

The greek word from which labour is coined in Mathew 11:28 is Kopiao. This can also be described as: *to grow weary* , *tired* , *exhausted* (with toil or burdens or grief) *to labour with wearisome effort, to toil of bodily labour* 

If the above describes your situation, then you need to honour the invitation of Jesus. You need to COME to Jesus in order for you to experience REST. 

That you are a Pastor,,Deacon or Deaconess has nothing to do with this. Are you wearied, tired and exhausted? Then, you need to come to Jesus *Now* . It is possible you have taken the first step of honouring the invitation(born again), but you need to complete the process so that you can experience REST.

 *Today, you can come to Jesus with your battered and wearied life for a refreshing REST for your soul.* 

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1.) Pray that the REST Jesus promised will be your reality.

Bible reading: Heb. 4:1-12.

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