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Come, Take, and Learn
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Come, Take, and Learn
Matt 11:28-30
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. NIV
Each Pocket Full of Quarter journey has a unique spiritual theme and focal scripture. I know God is never late but I’ve found Him seldom early. I prayed for a theme and was beginning to fret because God seemed silent. Finally, the Sunday before the journey was due to begin, I heard the still small voice via my new pastor, Dan Yeary’s sermon.
The theme for this year is Come, Take, and Learn. The name of the journey is Pocket Full of Rest. The focal scripture is Matthew 11:28-30. As I travel, I expect the stories, challenges, and adventures to revolve around the three words, Come, Take, and Learn.
Come
Jesus extends His gentle probing invitation to all. As I travel the country, I’ll invite people to come to Jesus. I’ll share inspiring stories of people finding rest at the feet of Jesus. I’ll seek the rest Jesus offers as together we meet the challenges of the days ahead.
Take
Taking the yoke of Jesus may seem daunting at times but when we do accept it, we experience a power and peace beyond our wildest imaginings. As I travel, I’ll encourage Christians to seek the will of God and to obey. I’ll write stories of obedient Christians. I’ll get up every morning, ask for knowledge of God’s will for me, and do my best to carry it out. When I get tired or discouraged, I'll take the rest Jesus offers me and renew my strength spiritually and physically.
Learn
No matter how long we have been in love with Jesus, there is still more to learn. As I travel, I’ll encourage others to read and study the word of God, to pray and mediate daily, and to be faithful to their church. I commit to daily prayer, Bible study, and meditation and look forward to learning from America’s churches.
So I invite you to join the 2007 Pocket Full of Quarter’s journey and to Come, Take, and Learn. Come to the website to hear how America is coming to Jesus. Take the yoke of Jesus by praying for people I’ll be meeting and for the spiritual health of America. Learn from the word of God and the good and bad examples of the people of our great country. If you pass me on the road, stop me and take a quarter.
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