Peace & Comfort

God Promises Rest for the Weary

Weariness is not just physical — it is emotional, spiritual, and mental. Jesus looked at the crowds and saw people who were harassed and helpless. His invitation remains: 'Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' This is not a suggestion but a divine promise.

Quick Answer

KJV Bible promises about rest. Discover scriptures for the weary and heavy-laden, promising divine rest and renewal from God Himself.

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." — Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)

Scripture Promises

Matthew 11:28-30

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

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Psalm 23:2-3

"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul."

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Exodus 33:14

"And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest."

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Isaiah 40:31

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."

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Jeremiah 31:25

"For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul."

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A Short Reflection

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
— Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)

Sit with this promise for a moment. It speaks directly to peace & comfort — a place where God has not left His people without a word. Weariness is not just physical — it is emotional, spiritual, and mental.

Ask yourself: where in my life right now do I most need to trust what God has already said here? Let this verse be the answer you carry into prayer today.

How to Apply This Promise

Rest is not laziness — it is obedience. God designed rest into creation itself. When you are weary, stop striving and come to Jesus. His yoke is easy because He carries the weight; you simply walk beside Him.

🙏 A Prayer Based on This Promise

Lord Jesus, I am weary and heavy-laden. I come to You now and take Your yoke upon me. Restore my soul beside still waters. Renew my strength so I mount up with wings as eagles. Amen.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find rest when life won't slow down?

Biblical rest is not about circumstances stopping but about your soul finding peace in God's presence. Even in busyness, you can practice rest by casting your cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7), taking intentional Sabbath rhythms, and meditating on His promises.

What does 'take my yoke upon you' mean?

A yoke joins two animals together so they share the load. Jesus invites you to be yoked with Him — He does the heavy pulling. His yoke is easy because His strength is infinite. You don't carry the burden alone.