Come Home to Jesus: He’s Earnestly and Tenderly Calling You

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28, KJV)

Are you weary? Do you feel the heavy weight of sin pressing you down, leaving you lost, broken, and distant from God? I want you to know that Jesus is calling you—yes, you—right now. He’s calling tenderly, lovingly, and earnestly for you to come home to Him.

Perhaps you feel unworthy. Maybe you think you’ve gone too far, that your sins are too great, or that God wouldn’t possibly hear you if you cried out. But I assure you, that’s a lie. God’s Word promises that “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13, KJV) You are included in that promise. His love is greater than your sin. His mercy is boundless, and His grace is sufficient.

The Call of Jesus Is Personal

Jesus is calling you because He loves you. He sees you in your struggle. He knows your pain, your guilt, and your shame. And still, He calls you—not to condemn you, but to rescue you.

The beautiful hymn, “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” echoes this truth:

“Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!”

Imagine that—Jesus, the Creator of the universe, calling your name, longing for you to come home. He’s not angry or distant. He’s near, with arms outstretched, ready to embrace you and give you rest.

Are You Afraid to Answer?

I remember a time when I felt too unworthy to approach God. I was trapped in guilt and shame, thinking that I had failed Him too many times. But then I stumbled across these words in the Bible:

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9, KJV)

That verse became my lifeline. It reminded me that Jesus didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance (Luke 5:32, KJV). He wasn’t asking for perfection—He was asking for my heart.

God’s Love Will Lift You

No matter how deep you think your sin is, God’s love is deeper still. Remember the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15? The son had squandered everything in reckless living. When he finally came to his senses and returned home, his father didn’t turn him away. Instead, he ran to him, embraced him, and celebrated his return.

Jesus told that story to show us the heart of God. When you take a step toward Him, He runs to meet you. As the Bible says, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10, KJV)

Will You Answer His Call Today?

Friend, today is the day of salvation. Don’t let fear, doubt, or shame hold you back. Jesus stands at the door of your heart, knocking. Will you let Him in?

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” (Revelation 3:20, KJV)

He’s waiting for you to say yes. He’s ready to lift the burden of sin from your shoulders and give you peace that surpasses all understanding. All you need to do is confess your sins, believe in His sacrifice on the cross, and surrender your life to Him.

A Prayer to Come Home

If you feel Jesus calling you, I encourage you to pray this prayer:

Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner, and I need Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. Right now, I turn from my sins and open my heart to You. Come into my life, Lord Jesus. Be my Savior and my Lord. Thank You for loving me and calling me home. In Your name, I pray. Amen.

Take the Next Step

If you prayed that prayer or are thinking about giving your life to Christ, don’t keep it to yourself. Reach out to a local church or a trusted Christian friend. Surround yourself with people who will support and guide you in your new walk with Jesus.

Jesus is calling. Will you answer?