I. INTRODUCTION
I could find nothing out about Bill Lackey or Vep Ellis. As with
many invitation songs, this seems to be based on Matt. 11:28-30.
II. Verse 1
Have you a heart that's weary, tending a load of care;
are you a soul that's seeking rest from the burden you bear?
Mark 14:18-19, Luke 21:34, Gal. 6:7-10, Heb. 12:1-11, Psalms 55:22-23.
This song is a song of questions. The questions included in are
intended to cause thought and inquiry. As we look at this song,
we will try to answer the questions to give us a deeper sense
of meaning in regard to these questions. There are two kinds of
burdens that we seek rest from in this life. Burdens that others
have thrust upon us and burdens that we bring upon ourselves.
Sometimes, our perceptions of which is which are not always correct.
Many of these cares and burdens we can handle by ourselves with
no problem. But, over the course of time, we either become weary
from doing this or we come upon problems that are too large for
us to handle. We have two choices. One, we can try to work our
way through these by ourselves, and probably fail; or two, we
can seek help from Jesus, through his word, or through help from
other Christians. There are many in the world who find themselves
searching for the correct answer but do not know where to find
it. it is our job as Christians to try to reach them.
III. Verse 2
Where is your heart, O pilgrim, what does your light reveal;
who hears your call for comfort when naught but sorrow you feel?
Heb. 11:11-16, John 1:1-12, Acts 26:23, I Cor. 4:5, II Cor. 4:4,
Rom. 15:4, II Cor. 1:3-4.
As pilgrims, we are searching for something. Many people search
for happiness and satisfaction in wealth and possessions. Other
seek the for them through fame and power. The soul that is searching
for truth, peace and comfort, will be drawn to God. In order to
find out what we are searching for, we should ask ourselves what
does the light of God (Jesus Christ) reveal about us. His light
(his life, his example and his word) will show this when we place
our thought and actions up against what he says and what he did.
Jesus hears our call for comfort from the sorrows of this life,
if we are truly doing the things necessary in seeking him!
IV. Verse 3
Who knows your disappointments , who hears each time you
cry; who understands your heartaches, who dries the tears from
your eyes?
Psa. 5:1-4, Job 28:23-28, Rev. 7:17, Heb. 4:12-16.
Jesus knows and understands what we are going through. He hears
each time we cry. He is the ultimate friend because of what he
did for us. When we follow him and take advantage of the eternal
life that he offers, God promises that our burdens in this life
and in life to come will be lifted.
V. Chorus
Do you know my Jesus, Do you know my friend? Have you heard
He loves you, and that he will abide till the end?
James 2:23, 4:1-4, John 14:1-15, 17:1-7, I John 5:20, John 3:16,
15:12-14, I John 2:23-25.
We have received many gifts over our lifetimes from those we call
friend. However, no greater gift has been given us than the gift
of sacrifice by God and Christ, and the hope eternal life available
to us if we follow them. This hope is not a hollow promise, it
is one that will abide if we abide in him.