Isaiah 40:25-31 / Matthew 11:28-30
Whenever we get angry and frustrated, we will tend to raise our voice. With that we will also raise our tempers. And with that we become emotional and then we become irrational.
But it begins when we don't take hold of our anger and let it run out of control, often with unpleasant consequences.
In the 1st reading, the Lord confronts His people with this: How can you say, Jacob, how can you insist, Israel, "My destiny is hidden from the Lord, my rights are ignored by my God?"
When the people faced distress and turmoil from enemies and dangers and hardships, their faith in God was shaken and they began to get angry with God. So they began to grumble against God.
But the Lord asks them in return: "Did you not know? Had you not heard?" God asked His people to raise up their eyes and look - Who made the stars and calls each one by name, that not one fails to answer.
God did not raise His voice or His anger at His people, instead, He raised His words to make them think and reflect.
And when they put their hope in the Lord, they will renew their strength and put out wings like eagles and rise to God.
So if we are worn out and bogged down by troubles and difficulties, let us heed the call of Jesus to come to Him and rest in Him.
When our minds and hearts and rested in Jesus, we will rise like eagles and we will also raise our words in praise and thanksgiving.