Monday, 27th July 2026

Alex Buabeng-Korsah 

TOPIC: LAY IT AT THE FEET OF JESUS

THEME SCRIPTURE: "Come to me,  you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

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PREPARATORY QUESTION 

1. What burden or challenge are you still carrying instead of surrendering it completely to Jesus in faith?

Jesus' earthly ministry lasted about three and a half years. During that time, many people encountered Him, but not everyone experienced His transforming power. Some came merely to observe Him, others came to criticise Him, but those who approached Him with genuine faith never left the same. They encountered the power, compassion, and authority of the Saviour.

Life is filled with trials and uncertainties. We all face seasons of sickness, financial hardship, broken relationships, family struggles, grief, and disappointment. 

Becoming a follower of Christ does not exempt us from these realities. However, it gives us the assurance that we have a Saviour who is greater than every challenge we will ever face.

Beloved, how do you see Jesus? Do you truly believe He is able? More importantly, do you believe He is willing? Jesus possesses both the power and the authority to intervene in every situation. At His command, storms become calm, diseases disappear, demons flee, and lives are restored. His miracles throughout Scripture reveal that nothing is impossible for Him. The only response He asks from us is believing faith.

There are moments when God gives us wisdom and strength to solve certain problems ourselves. At other times, He invites us to surrender them completely into His hands. Faith knows the difference. 

When we truly place our burdens at the feet of Jesus, we stop carrying what we have entrusted to Him. Genuine faith replaces anxiety with confidence because it trusts the One who is in control.

The woman who suffered from the issue of blood for twelve years reached out to Jesus in faith and received her healing. The paralysed man was lowered through a roof by friends who believed Jesus could restore him, and their faith moved the heart of the Master. These accounts remind us that faith is not merely something we profess; it is something we demonstrate by trusting Jesus completely.

Precious One, do not allow your problems to become greater than your perception of Christ. He is strong enough to bear your burdens, compassionate enough to understand your pain, loving enough to care deeply for you, and wise enough to work all things together for your good. Bring every concern to Him today and trust Him to do what only He can do.

Remain blessed.

 

FURTHER READING: Matthew 9:1–38

 Call to Salvation: Today is your day if you have not received salvation by turning over your life to Jesus Christ. Click here to do so.

 

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD

1. What burden do you need to surrender completely to Jesus today?

2. After praying, do you continue to worry, or do you rest in the confidence that Jesus is in control?

PRAYER

Master Jesus, I acknowledge that You are able to do all things. Today, I lay every burden, fear, and challenge at Your feet. Teach me to trust You completely and to rest in Your unfailing love and power. Strengthen my faith so that I will no longer carry what I have surrendered to You. Thank You for being my faithful Saviour and my ever-present help in times of need. In Jesus' name, Amen.

One-Year Bible Reading Plan

Genesis 20–21; Psalm 11; Matthew 8