{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Gospel of the Kingdom: Come To Me All Who Labor (Matt. 11:25-30)","description":"In this encouraging message from Matthew 11:25-30, we explore one of Jesus\u2019 greatest invitations: \u201cCome to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.\u201d After pronouncing judgment on cities that refused to repent, Jesus reveals the heart of the Father\u2014a God who hides spiritual truth from the proud and \u201cwise,\u201d but reveals it to the humble and childlike. Drawing from Proverbs 30 and the wisdom literature, we see that human understanding often rejects the ways of God, but those who come to Jesus weary and worn out will find rest for their souls. This sermon confronts two common errors in modern Christianity: the legalistic burden of never being \u201cgood enough,\u201d and the charismatic burden of never being \u201cspiritual enough.\u201d Both rob believers of intimacy with God and turn grace into a grinding performance. Whether you\u2019re exhausted from trying to earn God\u2019s approval or worn out from chasing spiritual experiences, Jesus offers a gentle and lowly invitation: take His yoke, which is easy, and His burden, which is light. If you\u2019ve been carrying a heavy load, this message is for you. ","author_name":"Wellspring Church DFW","author_url":"http:\/\/www.wellspringdfw.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40036445\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40036445"}