Reflection for February 19

I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; and in your weariness lay down your head upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad. I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s light; look unto me, your morn shall rise, and all your day be bright.” I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my Star, my Sun; and in that light of life I’ll walk till pilgrim days are done (Horatius Bonar, found at Hymn 692.