From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence, and violent people have been raiding it.13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.14And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.15Whoever has ears, let them hear.

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.”

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Lord God my Father,

Your way is Truth and my sinful nature struggles with Truth. Lord God, help me to surrender my way and follow you without compromise. Purify me in your way and bring your Peace to overwhelm my desires so I may experience this day with your delight resting with me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen