"Come to Me" - Jesus's Radical Rest | 5-Minute Salvation Army Daily Devotional

Sunday 3 August 2025

Discover how Jesus' invitation to rest can transform your mental overwhelm and spiritual exhaustion in this powerful episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional.

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In our hyperconnected world where we juggle countless browser tabs and endless mental burdens, genuine rest feels impossible to find. This devotional explores Matthew 11:28, where Jesus extends a profound invitation: "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

Through the moving testimony of Canadian artist Josh Nadeau, who experienced spiritual awakening during a life-threatening illness, we discover that true rest isn't about changing circumstances - it's about finding relationship with the Rest Maker himself. Research confirms what Scripture has always declared: faith provides measurable mental rest and restoration.

Unlike cultural promises of escape, Jesus offers something transformative - his presence in our work rather than absence from it. This isn't mere physical recovery, but soul-deep restoration that comes through intimate relationship with Christ.

Scripture Focus: Matthew 11:28 (NLT) Practical Challenge: Spend ten minutes today simply being present with Jesus - no agenda, no performance, just accepting his invitation.

Ready to discover rest that transforms rather than merely distracts? Listen now and explore how Jesus actively pursues you with love, grace, and the promise of genuine peace.

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