Jesus Is Not a Pharisee

God desires to heal His people from past hurts caused by rejection. He wants you to know He will never reject you. He says in Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (NKJV). This is referring to those who are laboring at trying to be perfect and then beating themselves down with guilty feelings when they fail.

Jesus was talking to the people who were trying to live under the laws of the Pharisees. It takes a lot to please a Pharisee, and they’re still around today. I’m sure you know one, someone who conveys to you the message, “I’ll accept you if you perform perfectly and please me. I’ll reject you and withhold my love if you don’t.”

Jesus isn’t a Pharisee. He says in John 3:18 that he who believes in Him will never be rejected. Believe in Him, love Him, cling to Him, rely on Him and trust Him. Then you can truly enter in to the joy of the abundant life He offers you.