The Wise & The Foolish

​Consider the contrast between the two groups Jesus addressed in Matthew 11:25-30. On one side was the crusty and dusty self-righteous religious, filled with pride, anger, and disgust. On the other side were the gloriously ordinary, filled with genuine joy and thankfulness, eager to tell Jesus all that God had done in His graciousness. And Jesus is between them both—lamenting and warning the first. Reacting and rejoicing with the second.

The world would view the first group as having it all together and the second group as foolish simpletons who just don’t get it. But from the Lord’s perspective, the fool is the one who says in his heart, “there is no God.” (Psalm 14:1; 53:1). But it’s wisdom to forsake that pride, admit that you are a sinner in need of a savior, and simply come to Jesus.

To those who are willing to come to Jesus, He gives them the invitation: ”Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) Lay your pride aside, come to Jesus, and find rest for your soul.