“Come unto me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28 NIV).
Jesus is our counselor. He is always available without making an appointment. You won’t be put on hold when you call on His name.
You won’t have to sit in a waiting room thumbing through magazines for an hour because everyone knows that no doctor or psychologist is on time. You will be counseled by the most perfect person in the world, who was tempted in every way but did not give in to that temptation. What human can say that? He has been ridiculed and mocked so he can relate to you if you are being persecuted by someone. He has known grief when his very good friend, Lazarus died so He understands when you suffer agony over the loss of a friend or loved one. He was betrayed by one that He had chosen to be part of the twelve, a group who He taught specifically to be the ones who formed the foundation of the church. Because of this betrayal He was brutally crucified and yet He forgave all those who participated in it.
So He understands if you have been betrayed by a friend or your spouse. He will help you to forgive and move on with your life.
He knows what it is to be without food for awhile, since He went without food for forty days and nights. He knows your needs and will help you. “So do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What Shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:31-33 NIV). Jesus was in agony in the garden when he was praying before he was crucified. He understands how you are feeling if you are facing something that is anguishing: such as cancer or any debilitating illness. He will give you peace. There have been times when I have been in great need and cried out to the Lord to help me. Then I felt a peace flood over my soul that can’t even be put into words. This peace is also available to everyone who calls upon the Lord for help. He is our Great Counselor. He loves you with a love that no human can give. Just trust Him and pour out your hear to Him. He is always available.
Dear Lord,
Sometimes it is too easy just to wallow in self-pity, instead of carrying our burdens and needs to you. We know that you are our Wonderful Counselor who hears our prayers and answers them. Give us peace in the midst of turmoil. Thank you for your peace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
