"He is a Great God"

“Come unto Me, all you that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Never has there been a simpler, more blessed invitation than this one. If we received a handwritten, special-delivery invitation today from the President we’d sit down dumbfounded, and go even if we don't care for the man.
Yet, the God of the universe has invited us to “Come unto Him,” even though He knows everything about us (Ps. 139).
Every evil thought we’ve ever had (or will have). Every sinful deed we’ve ever done (or will do). Every unloving, critical word we’ve ever spoken (or will speak).
But, He still says “Come unto Me.” The question is “Will we, like the prodigal son, arise and go” (Lk. 15:18a)?
The next question is “Who, then, is invited and what should he/she wear?” The answer is in the verse. The answer is before our very eyes. "Whosoever will may come” is implied and understood in the direct command “Come.” And, the proper attire is “Just as you are.”
Look at those words again. “All you that labor and are heavy-laden.”
It’s the picture of someone who’s been out working in the fields all day long. Their clothes are dirty and soaked in perspiration. They’re far from the desired smell of most. And, the Master knows the journey is a long one so He drives up on His wagon. . .stops with His Mercy and Grace and says to us, bent low by the burden of sin, “Come on. Hop aboard. I’ll give you Rest.” Praise the Lord!!! Did those words “And I will give you rest” sound inviting to you? In this hectic, hurry-up world we know little of this thing called “rest” anymore. From the time we get up in the morning until we collapse in exhaustion late at night we’re “go, go, go. . .hurry up and wait. . .grab a bite on the run. . .catch your breath if you can. . .and hang on for the ride.”
But, in the midst of it all, we can still have His “one-of-a-kind, indescribable Peace” (Jn. 14:27; Phil. 4:7) But there is a secret only the studier learns. So what is it? Quite simply to “take Jesus’ yoke upon us and learn of Him” (Mt. 11:29a). Why not thank Him right now?