Come Unto Me

This scripture is included in the reading for the Sunday School lesson this week. This is one of my very favorite scriptures. Ever since I had an experience with this scripture a few years back (http://amygospelstudy.blogspot.com/2008/03/come-unto-me.html), I have noticed that it has been quoted in at least one talk at every General Conference ever since. I thought I would give this scripture some extra thought and contemplation this week:Matthew 11:28-30

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29 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.

30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Here is my first interesting tidbit.... I looked up the references to the word "come" and it refers you to the topical guide under problem-solving. Wow- if that doesn't give you a clue I don't know what does! If you have a problem or don't know what to do or where to turn, come unto Jesus. That is your first step on the road to solving a problem!

My second thought on this scripture is that it reminds me of the Christus statue that is at the visitor's center at temple square, because it shows Jesus with outstretched arms. It always reminds me of the time my nephew, Jeremy, was there with Sam and my dad. One of them asked Jeremy what he thought Jesus was saying and he said, "Come and give me a big hug!" Now, when I see that statue, I think of Jesus saying, "Come and give me a big hug."

Here is the first scripture you are referred to with the word "come".
It is Psalm 55:22:

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Here is the second one, Isaiah 55:3

Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

And here is the last one- Doctrine and Covenants 10:67

Behold, this is my doctrine—whosoever repenteth and cometh unto me, the same is my church.

In my searching, I found this talk entitled "Come Unto Me" given by Elder Jeffery R. Holland. I don't have time to read it right now, but I will put it here so I can find it later. http://speeches.byu.edu/reader/reader.php?id=2912 I found another talk entitled "Come Unto Me" by Pres. Howard W. Hunter. It has some interesting insight into this scripture, too: http://lds.org/ensign/1990/11/come-unto-me?lang=eng


I will be adding to this post all week as I contemplate this wonderful scripture about Jesus and His love and concern for each of us.