This devotional was written by Chloee Jean.
“Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.” Matthew 11:28
refreshed
/rəˈfreSHt/
having regained strength or energy.
oasis
oa·sis | \ ō-ˈā-səs \
1. a fertile or green area in an arid region (such as a desert)
2. something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast
I love the way this translation paints what Jesus is saying in this passage.
“I am your oasis”.
Above, I have provided the meaning of both refreshed and oasis. Isn’t it so cool that Jesus didn’t only say that you will find rest in Him, but that He is a place that provides refuge?! He is a place we can go to when we are tired, weary, unsure of what’s going on in life. He is our oasis.
There have been so many times where I wasn’t just physically tired, but spiritually tired. I could have the required 8 hours of sleep and still feel like I lacked the energy I needed to get through my day. My eyes could barely stay open while I read my bible, my brain barely functioning while I work, and at the end of the day all I crave is rest. But no matter how long I would rest, I could never find the strength or energy to get through my day and the tasks ahead of me. I was worn; I was tired; I needed rest.
And that rest is only found in Jesus.
When I say once I started my routine in my mornings differently that I had the strength and energy, I mean it. Starting my morning in time of worship, prayer and devotion with Jesus instead of reaching for my phone to “wake up” changed everything for me. I was no longer relying on the strength the world poorly offers us, but the strength that Jesus has to offer us. That strength is found in Him, for He is our oasis. He is our strength. And the strength He has to offer us is exactly what we need to get through our day.
Friend, today I want to encourage you to find rest in Him. No matter what it is that you may be going through, rest is found in Jesus. Just a simple whisper is all you need to do. Just say “Jesus, refresh me”.
be. refreshed
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Chloee Jean is a youth leader, a Podcaster, a Digital Creator, Worship Leader, Social Media Manager, and a firm believer in Christ. She was born and raised in a Christian home and spent her days as a little girl singing songs, playing around on the piano, and drawing with her crayons. After years of hardships and trials, Chloee found escape in her music and writing her own lyrics. She pursued a Worship Leader certificate at Bethel Music’s Worship School. When she completed her course, she led worship with her sister, Aliseea, at a small youth group they were both currently serving in. After they both stepped down from that role and during 2020’s pandemic, Chloee started her own podcast called W.O.W and small business, Simply by Chloee Jean. She now finds joy in speaking God’s Word, singing about it occasionally with her sister, and creating digital designs to point others back to God and His Word. When Chloee isn’t designing or podcasting, she spends quality time with her family by having game nights, a movie marathon, or even jamming out to some worship songs. To find her on social media, check out her Instagram page!